Can an Alleged Victim Drop Domestic Violence Charges in Texas?

In the heat of the moment, we can all say and do things that we regret. Domestic violence situations often involve these regrettable actions.
So do false domestic violence accusations.
There are a handful of reasons why an alleged victim would report domestic violence, but before they know it, they are faced with testifying in court and seeing their partner face jail time, custody loss, or other penalties.
The whole case would be dropped if the victim just took back their accusation, right?
Not so fast. Even if the alleged victim was the sole witness to the alleged domestic violence, they alone cannot drop charges. Alleged victims can, however, have a big impact on the outcome of a case.
In this post, we’re going to detail how you and your defense lawyer can work with an alleged victim of domestic violence to help get your case dismissed.
Why Can’t Texas Domestic Violence Victims Drop a Case?
Before we get into what alleged victims can do, let’s talk about why they alone can’t drop the charges against you.
Domestic violence is a crime in the state of Texas. When someone is accused of domestic violence, the issue is taken up by the state, rather than the victim themselves – and the state will not drop the charges just because the victim takes back their accusations.
Texas wants to create a safe environment for people throughout the state. Over 80% of domestic violence victims may recant their statements, but their intentions are not always for the benefit of themselves or the safety of their community.
Sometimes, victims recant out of fear, the charges are dropped, and the abuser continues to abuse the victim. Obviously, this is not something that law enforcement wants to happen, so the word of victims isn’t, well, the final word.
What Alleged Victims of Domestic Violence in Texas Can Do to Help
Not all domestic violence or family violence accusations come from an alleged victim approaching law enforcement. If the police enter a scene that appears to be domestic violence, they will be encouraged to act and arrest the person that they believe is the abuser. They may misinterpret the situation and make a mistake.
Other times, as mentioned above, one partner might make a false accusation then later regret it. In any case, their testimony can have a huge impact on the outcome of the case.
If the alleged victim genuinely and sincerely wants the case to be dismissed, they have a few options:
• They can talk directly to the prosecutor. Remember, it is up to the prosecutor to drop the charges. It is unlikely that a simple request will result in dropped charges, but it is worth the effort in order to show the prosecution that the alleged victim wants the case to be dropped.
• They can give testimony in favor of the defendant. Throughout the case, it will be up to the alleged victim to recant their testimony and show that they want charges dropped. A criminal defense lawyer can help you through this process.
• They can remain calm and seek professional help. The symptoms of domestic violence aren’t just physical – domestic violence also deeply affects mental and emotional health. If an alleged victim wants to show that they have not been negatively impacted through domestic violence, they need to remain calm and prove that they are emotionally stable. A psychological assessment can be used as evidence to show that the alleged victim has not been subject to any severe domestic violence.

Stay calm – defendants are innocent until proven guilty. Charges are not convictions, and with the help of the alleged victim and your criminal defense lawyer, you will have a better chance at getting your case dismissed.

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0:00 CAN A VICTIM DROP A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE?
02:09 Remember: calling the prosecutor and asking to drop the case will not work!
03:48 Why a Domestic Violence case won’t get dismissed automatically?
04:33 What can you do as an alleged victim of Domestic Violence case to drop your charges?
06:40 Remember: every case must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt by the government!
07:50 Remember: you are innocent until proven guilty!