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Asked in Saint Paul, MN Feb. 19, 2020 ,  3 answers Visitors: 9
can a 16-year old press charges against an 18-year-old for harassment and hate crimes?

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Anonymous
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Posted on / Feb. 19, 2020 12:31:40

A student can complain about harassment by another student to various school officials, to police and to a prosecuting attorney. Whether any of those people take any action as a result of the complaint would be, of course, up to them. If you are the target, you may also consider self-defense training.

Anonymous
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Posted on / Feb. 19, 2020 12:08:28

You can make a report to the police but there is no guarantee they are going to pursue the matter.

Anonymous
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Posted on / Feb. 19, 2020 12:04:29

You wouldn't be pressing charges. That is a decision made by a prosecutor. You could certainly contact law enforcement about your concerns and things would go from there.

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