[fredr123]

Originally Posted by oilers_fan

Are the police obligated to lay charges if the 'victim' wants them? The article doesn't say it that I saw, but I'm sure the 'victim' was charged with things as well.

Police said the homeowner struck the man twice with the blunt end of a hatchet, smashing his teeth and face.
The injured suspect ran off but police tracked him down to his home.
Police arrested two other men on a road near the house. All three were charged with breaking and entering.
Now, five months later, police have charged the homeowner with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.


Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/busines...#ixzz13fRnOyhq