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How can you press charges against somebody who broke into your house if the police didn't arrest him?
To press charges against someone who broke into your house, you can file a report with your local police department detailing the incident. Provide any evidence you have, such as photographs, videos, or witness statements. If law enforcement does not take action, you may also consider consulting with a lawyer to explore the possibility of filing a private complaint or seeking a restraining order against the individual. Additionally, you can inquire about pursuing civil action for damages.
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Does a police officer have to have a warrant to arrest somebody?
No.
How do you file charges on someone for contributing alcohol to a minor child?
Citizens can NOT "file charges." Only prosecutors can file charges against somebody. You could make an official report to the police and they would investigate the matter and if the investigation supported your allegation,. either make as arrest (if appropriate) or apply for a warrant.
What happens if you get into a fight with someone and they go to the police and press charges against you?
Nobody can press charges against you except the prosecutor, if they decide to pursue the case a warrant will be issued for your arrest.
How long after arrest do you have to be formally charged?
after being brought into custody how long do the police have to bring formal charges against you in the state of ga.
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.
What are the reasons for getting arrested by telemarketers?
Telemarketers can not arrest you. They might file charges against your person if you verbally assaulted them or issued threats against their person, to which the local police may respond to.
In Alabama do city police officers have jurisdiction to arrest a suspect on drug charges?
Yes.
If you were friends with a chief of police and he was able to get you a ligitimate police badge registered so you can arrest people but dont have to work what kind of charges can you have against you?
Police chiefs are not generally in the habit of handing out badges, even to their friends.A badge, "registered" (not even sure what that means) or not, does not give the bearer powers of arrest. Law enforcement officers must be appointed by a law enforcement agency and certified by the state before they have police powers.If you were to try and arrest someone with just a badge, you would be subject to charges of impersonation of a law enforcement officer and possible false imprisonment. These are serious charges, often felonies.
When do police not arrest a person for shooting someone?
Never, because shooting somebody is breaking the law and murder.
Can you drop the charge against somebody?
Yes, unless the charge is made by the police however the DA can pursue any case even if charges dropped by person making complaint.
If the charges are dropped can you bring legal action against the police if you sat in jail because of the charges?
In the US, anybody and sue anyone for anything . . the question is, do you have a case? Charges in a criminal case can be 'dropped' for any number of reasons, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the police did not have probable cause to arrest you in the first place. THAT is the burden you will have to prove - DID they have probable cause.
What if you run from authority in an assault and battery case?
You will add the extra charges of evading police and and resisting arrest.
