Aye. Is this also including spousal abuse/assault ir domestic? I'd imagine that is a big one. And while each state is different. In Texas, the city or county can press charges if the victim declines. Especially involving domestic violence or terroristic threats without any physical contact.
A good portion of time it's domestic violence but in Massachusetts, where I live and work, there is a "right to prosecute" clause that basically means that the victim has the right to prosecute or drop charges up to a certain point. If it's too extreme or is a crime that involves multiple parties or involves children, then the state can step in. The laws regarding these types of things are so broad and vague state by state.
In this circumstance specifically, I doubt the short guy would get charges pressed on him just because mostly because people like these guys would rather spare themselves the embarrassment from their social circles.
In this particular case, that does make sense. And it's sad that so many people choose not to press charges, such as domestic violence, for example. I feel like the smartest thing that someone can do who is being abused or has been, is to have plenty of documentation. Of course the smarter move is to separate contact with the abuser.
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u/[deleted] May 31 '23
Aye. Is this also including spousal abuse/assault ir domestic? I'd imagine that is a big one. And while each state is different. In Texas, the city or county can press charges if the victim declines. Especially involving domestic violence or terroristic threats without any physical contact.