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jcevans11 · Nov 19, 2008, 12:47 PM

Can you go to jail if some one presses charges against you?

twinkiedooter · Nov 20, 2008, 05:36 AM

Of course you could go to jail depending upon the charges against you. Why would you think you wouldn't?

Clough · Nov 20, 2008, 06:04 AM

Hi, jcevans11!

Normally, there would need to be a warrant issued for the arrest of a person in order for them to go to jail, but not in all cases though. Also, whether a person spends an amount of time behind bars, beyond that of the usual booking procedure, can depend on a number of factors, like being able to and posting bail, agreements in court before a magistrate as to maybe someone being allowed to go free on their own recognizance and some other factors.

This is a complicated issue though, where there isn't a cut and dried answer, and I'm sure that there will be others who'll come along to address your question.

Is there a particular reason that you're asking about this, please?

Thanks!

Fr_Chuck · Nov 20, 2008, 12:39 PM

How someone presses charges vary from state to state, in some areas they will have to file a report to the DA, in others if the DA does not act, they can file their own complaint in court to prove there is enough evidence of a crime.

But yes, if the crime is seroius enough you can go to jail if someone presses charges