Does a Victim of a Crime have to “Press Charges” for someone to be arrested or prosecuted in court?
“Pressing charges” merely means someone is desirous for prosecution. Moreover, it informs law enforcement and the prosecuting agency that a victim will be cooperative with the prosecution in their effort to convict the defendant. But contrary to popular belief, the prosecutor makes the decision to file charges against a defendant, regardless of the victim’s desire. […]
