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Is there a difference between filing a report and filing charges?

April 26, 2017Charges difference filing report

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Is there a difference between filing a report and filing charges?

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Yes there is. Filing a report is simply advising law enforcement of what happened. This is important and can be helpful at a later time. When charges are filed, these are criminal charges brought against the person who hurt you. It is very likely that an arrest will be made and charges will appear on that person’s criminal record.