file charges

[/faɪl ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪz/]

verb phrase

apresentar acusações / registrar denúncias

1. To formally submit or lodge criminal or legal accusations against someone in a court of law

The prosecutor decided to file charges against the suspect for theft and fraud.

O promotor decidiu apresentar acusações contra o suspeito por roubo e fraude.

2. To initiate legal proceedings by submitting formal charges to a court

The police will file charges within 48 hours of the arrest.

A polícia registrará as denúncias dentro de 48 horas após a prisão.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apresentar acusações / registrar denúncias

Most common usage in Brazilian legal contexts

São Paulo

protocolar acusações

Alternative more formal legal terminology

Portugal

apresentar queixa / instaurar processo

Portuguese legal system uses slightly different terminology

file charges against someone

face charges

drop charges

press charges

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