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It is important to be responsible for the actions that are committed. When a person presses charges against another, it means they are going to make a person legally responsible for the crime.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoPressing charges usually entails contacting a police agency to fill out an official form reporting the alleged crime. It may inevitably require testimony in court or participation in further follow-up investigation.
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∙ 9y agoIt means to officially accuse them of a crime, and to have them appear in court to answer to those charges.
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Is it necessary in an assault case for the victim to press charges or can other parties press charges-?
The police or the victim are the only people who can press charges in an assault case.
If you press charges on someone and then drop the charges and the case is closed can they reopen the case so you can press charges again?
yes you can
Can you press charges after stolen property is returned?
can i press charges if i accept return of my stolen property
Can they press charges?
The District AttorneyÕs office can press charges against a person if they have enough evidence of a crime. A person can press charges against a person if they have been violated in a legal sense.
Can a person press charges for fighting?
It depends on the fight. If someone got hurt to an extent the victim could press charges. Yes they can the person who pops it off (first to punch) can get lock up ps.you can press charges on a lot of stuff
Can you press charges against your parents for choking you?
Yes, you can report the incident to the police, and they will investigate the matter to determine if charges should be pressed. Choking someone is considered a serious offense and can result in criminal charges being filed against the perpetrator, regardless of their relationship to the victim.
A women was sexually assaulted a week ago and wants to press charges can she?
Yes, but does not mean her lawyers can prove it in court.
How long do police have to press charges after holding you for trafficking?
The police don't "press charges," they only arrest you on probable cause. It is the prosecutor's office which presses (brings) charges.
Can a guy press charges on an 18 year old if he does not have custody of his 17 year old daughter?
If you mean regarding statutory rape, anyone can report you for that. It's the state that press charges. If she is 17 however it might not be statutory rape. depends on what state you are in.
How do you press blackmail charges?
Private individuals do not make or press criminal charges. Report the crime to the police. The police and the prosecuting attorneys will determine whether or not to file criminal charges.
What charges can you press for an anonymous person calling your mobile phone and making creepy sexual references?
you can press sexual haressment charges on them
Can you press charges for someone steeling an iPod?
Yes, press charges for stealing a pet ant i think ask a police officer
