The court may dismiss the complaint at anytime during the life of the case. Failing to fill out the complaint form properly according to law. Statute of limitations has expired. Limitations may be found in the Public Libraries, UNM Law School, many public school libraries, etc. refer to introduction of this brochure. Complainant failed to appear.
Court determines the complaint was filed in bad faith.
Complaint may also be dismissed by the complainant at any time before trial or before the end of the trial. Complainant may also appear at arraignment and petition the court for dismissal. The judge will decide if the defendant is guilty or innocent based on the evidence presented. If the defendant is found guilty, the judge will then decide what the sentence will be. The defendant may also be sentenced to perform community service.