Pressing charges?

If an adult and a minor get into a fight, and the minor’s parents don’t want to press charges, can the minor?

Answer #1

If the incident has been reported to the police charges will be pressed, that is charges such as assault. This is because (assuming this was a fist fight) that assault is viewed as a crime against society, not the individual. If the minor wishes to press charges for something like emotional distress, I believe they can.

Answer #2

no

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