Sentence examples for press charges not from inspiring English sources

Often battered women hesitate to press charges not only out of fear of their husbands' lawlessness, but also because of the criminal justice system's historic apathy towards "private matters".

But just because your victim doesn't press charges doesn't mean you haven't done something wrong.

Centre manager Laura Wint-McKane said it would support women whether they want to press charges or not.

If you want to press charges, do not shower or clean your fingernails before a forensic exam, even if you want to get the whole experience "off" you as quickly as you can.

William Edwards also acknowledged that when the police showed up that day, he begged his wife not to press charges, saying: "Don't do this to my career.

Now I enjoy my kids and my life more … since I went to press charges we have not been together and he has not hurt me either".

Finally, a pro bono lawyer connected her with the Cook County State's Attorney's office, who she said encouraged her not to press charges because she did not have a strong case.

"In respect of the children, we will take them also before the magistrate, but we won't press charges and we won't object to their being released".

If you are physically injured by the alcoholic, press charges and do not back down.

The mosque leaders decided not to press charges against the men ― not wanting the act to destroy their futures.

Pocono officials said Howell was not injured, and he did not press charges.