It goes with my question-Is saying I'm going kick your bottom a legal threat.
2007-07-26 11:03:09 · 7 answers · asked by shortyred 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That's what lawyers do -- they file complaints for their clients.
However, other than a parent or guardian filing for a minor or ward, you would need to either get an attorney or file it yourself.
2007-07-26 11:06:59 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what sort of complaint.
Saying I am going to kick your bottom would be categorised as "threatening behaviour" in terms of the crimes act 1961 (NZ) however it is doubtful the Police would press charges. If you overheard someone else say this you could certainly lodge a complaint with the police. Whether the Police would do anything depends on the circumstances surrounding the threat. They may follow up by talking to the person who made the threat but not press charges
2007-07-26 18:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wronged party has to file the complaint. Did they really say "bottom"? That's about the tamest threat I've ever heard. It's not technically legal to say, but I'm not sure how far you'd get through the courts with that, they have more severe crimes to contend with.
2007-07-26 18:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any idea what would happen if people filed lawsuits every time someone said something like that? No, you cant file a suit for someone else unless you are a lawyer representing the plaintiff. And just the idea that you think this is a reason to sue somebody is just ridiculous.
2007-07-26 18:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The actual person must file.
2007-07-26 18:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actual person.
2007-07-26 18:06:02 · answer #6 · answered by bobanalyst 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are that person's legal representative and/or guardian, I seriously doubt it...
2007-07-26 18:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by John J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋