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Is it true that only one party can press assault charges in a fight?

Asked on Feb 22nd, 2015 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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It's the party who presses charges first.
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William R. Pelger
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No. There is a misdemeanor 3 subsection called mutual combat. The police and DA's generally do not like to charge both combatants.
Answered on Feb 23rd, 2015 at 9:34 AM
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William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900

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