Question: If my spouse wants to drop charges in a domestic violence case, will the charge go away?
Answer: Many people ask, “If my spouse or my girlfriend or boyfriend decides to drop the charges, will they go away?” And the answer is no. Once the police are called, the investigation and the prosecution is up to them and the district attorney’s office. So, it doesn’t matter, truly, if the victim decides they want to drop them or not—at that point, it’s just too late.