Linus, a 15-year old child, was assaulted by a family member and died from his wounds. The rest of the family wants to let the matter rest rather than lose both Linus and the family member whp attacked him, and they do not want to press charges even though they know who committed the assault. Will Linus’s attacker still be investigated and, if caught, charged with a crime?
A. No, because as a minor, Linus’s family decides whether charges are pressed.
B. Yes, because since Linus died, it is assumed that he would have wanted to press charges.
C. Yes, because the crime is against the state, not just Linus; the state will prosecute the case.
D. No, because as Linus’s next-of-kin, his family gets to decide whether to press charges.