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Q: If a 18 year old beats up a 17 yr old for being rude and the 17 yr old does NOT swing first can he (17) press charges?

The 17 year old doesn't fight back either.

Degen Clow
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Degen Clow
answered on Apr 29, 2016

Only the state can pursue charges. It will be up to the prosecutor's office as to whether or not charges will be pursued.

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Q: If a child is detained in Arkansas for curfew violation, does the child haft to read their Miranda Rights?
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Oct 23, 2015

Probably not. Was the child asked any questions? Did the child say anything incriminating?

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