Stop being lead astray with sensational headlines ! Sherifs can't file criminal charges against a person. They can only recommend or influence, but ultimately it is up to a prosecutor.
We all watched the Rittenhouse trial. Little Binger is an example of a (Wisconsin) prosecutor; let that percolate a bit.
A Sheriff could refer charges to a state presecutor. A Sheriff would not / should not / can not file them in a criminal court. Perhaps a civil court, but not a criminal court.
Stop being lead astray with sensational headlines ! Sherifs can't file criminal charges against a person. They can only recommend or influence, but ultimately it is up to a prosecutor.
We all watched the Rittenhouse trial. Little Binger is an example of a (Wisconsin) prosecutor; let that percolate a bit.
Who do you think refers charges to the state prosecutor?
A Sheriff could refer charges to a state presecutor. A Sheriff would not / should not / can not file them in a criminal court. Perhaps a civil court, but not a criminal court.
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