Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Can I police officer file charges his self if your on probation if the victim didn't file charges
Asked on 2/24/13, 12:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Police officers don't file charges; prosecutors do. The police make a report to the prosecutor who makes a decision if a crime was committed. The "victim" does not file chargtes, either, and they are not the ultimate decider on whether charges are filed.
Answered on 2/24/13, 1:13 pm
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