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Yes! If the teen and officer are fighting, the officer can protect themselves and those around them. First scenario: The teen strikes the officer first and then the officer reacts. In this scenario the teen has already commited a crime by attacking a police officer. And if the officer has no other choice, then he will resort to striking the teen. That is the whole point of them having clubs. Second scenario: The officer strikes the teen and the teen defends himself. In this scenario, the officer is breaking the law. Police are not allowed to strike a person unless they absolutely have to. Third scenario: Officer comes upon a teen beating on someone else. After trying to stop the fight by yelling, he will protect the other individual by pulling off the attacker, which may very well involve hitting them, as well as a variety of 'come along' holds.
Yes you can press charges agsinst a minor, but the real question is whether the minor can be found guilty or not. It all depends on the laws of the state where the crime occurred. Being a minor is looked at as a technicality that creates a presumption that the minor cannot form the criminal intent to commit the crime. This presumption can be overcome. In fact most, if not all, states could try a minor as an adult depending on the severity of the crime and the mental capacity of the minor. Some minors are sufficiently aware of the gravity of the offense that the presumption that they cannot form a criminal intent is overcome. On the other hand, some minors can be so young that that they are incapable of forming the appropriate criminal intent to be guilty of the crime charged, no matter how severe the crime. Sometimes, these minors will be charges with juvenile delinquency even if the act committed would be a crime if committed by an adult
If the teenager has broken the law. That's what the police are for - to stop people from being criminals.
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Can you press charges for someone steeling an iPod?
Yes, press charges for stealing a pet ant i think ask a police officer
Can a police officer convince someone to prosecute?
They have no legal athority to force anyone to press charges.
Can a police officer say they won't press charges then do it anyway?
Police can still press charges against you at a later date even if they decline to right on the spot. Sometimes they might not have enough information to charge you at the time.
Does a law enforcement officer have the right to press charges against a person involved in a domestic with a spouse when the spouse does not feel the need to press charges?
yesIn most states if an officer is dispatched to a domestic call and there is evidence that an assault took place then they are required to make an arrest. The police do not press charges and neither does the spouse. The prosecutor presses charges.
How do you handle a narcissistic thief?
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How do you drop assault charges in Virginia?
One way to file assault charges in the state of Virginia is to have police officer come to your home. A person can also visit the local courthouse and press charges there.
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.
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.
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.
Can someone press charges on me if I have proved I don't have their belongings?
Public individuals cannot make or press charges. They can report criminal activity to the police. The police and prosecuting attorney will make the decision about whether or not to press charges. The location of belongings for use as a defense would depend on what, if any, charges are filed.
How do you press charges for battery on a supervoron your job?
file a police report with the police in the jurisdiction of your workplace.
How long to you have to press assault charges?
It is best to press charges immediately after the assault or as soon as possible to ensure that the police report is accurate and that the ruling is in your favor.
