Domestic battery proceedings are not affected by an accuser's unwillingness to press charges. That’s because prosecutors can’t know if the “victim” is forced into dropping the charges or is doing so of their own will. If the accuser refuses to cooperate with law enforcement, the prosecution must rely on the evidence, witnesses, medical records, and videos/pictures of any injuries. In some instances, victims who retract abuse allegations may face charges for making a false police report (NRS 207.280).