Bring/press/prefer charges against somebody

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verb phrase

To formally accuse someone of a crime in a court of law.

The prosecutor decided to press charges against the man for robbery.
Visual representation of "bring/press/prefer charges against somebody" - To formally accuse someone of a crime in a court of law.

Often appears as...

  • decide to press charges
  • threaten to press charges

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Formal

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Legal Action

Used when someone initiates a legal process for a wrongdoing, often criminal.

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They will press charges against the hacker who breached their systems.
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Prosecutor's Choice

The phrase indicates the prosecutor's intention to take someone to court.

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The district attorney may press charges against the company for fraud.
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Implying Guilt

Suggests that the accused is believed to have committed the crime.

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Despite the evidence, no one pressed charges against the politician.
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