Can you report someone for stealing?
Theft is when someone has taken your property without your permission, with no intention of returning it. You can create an online theft or stealing report, via the NSW Police Force Community Portal, if: the incident is not currently in progress and the offender(s) are not at the location or in the area.
How do I report something stolen?
The simplest way of reporting a crime is to go to your local police station or to call the local police operator on a non-emergency number. In most cases, your report can be taken by telephone and followed up on later. Some forces have an online crime reporting system, which you may be able to find on the web.
Do the police investigate stolen phones?
If you believe your phone has been stolen, file a police report. Although law enforcement agencies don’t have the resources to investigate every case of a stolen phone, if you’re able to tell them where your phone is (using a finder app), they will be more likely to be able to help you recover it.
Can you press charges for theft without proof?
Misdemeanor Charges If the prosecutor decides there is not enough evidence to make a case, the prosecutor can dismiss any charges filed by police or elect not to issue a criminal complaint or charging document.
What happens if someone presses charges on you for theft?
Once theft charges have been filed against you, you will be summoned to appear in court. For minor charges (misdemeanors), a court summons usually arrives in the mail. Do not ignore this. If you fail to appear in court at the designated date and time, a warrant could be issued for your arrest.
Do police have to press charges?
There is a misconception that the victim of a crime or the police “press charges.” In reality, the only people who can actually press charges in the criminal realm are prosecutors (and grand juries more rarely in CA). The victim doesn’t choose to press charges and the police don’t press charges.
What do the police say when arresting someone?
“I am arresting you on suspicion of (crime suspected of)… you do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence”. You will then be taken to a local police station.
Can the defendant talk to the prosecutor?
You can contact the DA directly at any time, but I suggest that you do not. Any statement made by you can and will be used against you. I strongly suggest that you contact an attorney to speak for you.
Can a case be dropped at arraignment?
It is rare for charges to get dismissed at an arraignment. Criminal charges generally do not get dismissed at an arraignment. While prosecutors can dismiss a charge if there is a compelling reason to do so (for instance if they learn that a defendant was wrongly charged), in practice, they rarely do this.
Can prosecutor drop all charges before trial?
Prosecutors also have the authority to drop all charges before trial, even in the absence of a plea bargain. That isn’t something they often do, and it usually isn’t something they are happy to do. In some cases, however, a criminal defense lawyer can persuade a prosecutor to drop all charges before trial.
Can the prosecutor drop charges?
A prosecutor may drop a criminal charge if it is determined that the evidence against the accused isn’t strong enough. If charges get filed regardless of insufficient evidence, then our attorney can file a motion of case dismissal. Fourth Amendment violations.
Can a judge dismiss a case before trial?
What this means is that if police or investigators violate those rights, a judge may dismiss your case. Additionally, before going to trial, the prosecutor’s office and a grand jury will review the evidence against you. If there is a substantial lack of evidence, a grand jury or a judge may dismiss your case.