Q: Can a parent press charges for their child who is not a minor?
Let me add some detail here. Let's say there's an aggravated assault. Can the parents of the victim do anything on the victim's behalf? Only if the victim is a minor, right?
Now, for another line of thought. Let's say alcohol was involved in the assault, used by both the victim and the attacker. The victim is not a minor, but the victim is under 21 years of age. Is this a loophole which the parents can take advantage of in order to take action on the victim's behalf?
A: I'm not sure what you're asking. If you were a witness to a crime you can go to the police. You can't file for a Protection from Abuse order on behalf of a competent adult, even if he/she is your child.
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