If the State issues a subpoena to the alleged victim in your case, the victim is then court-ordered to appear at the trial and give testimony. In many cases, the victim does not want to proceed with the case and wants to drop the charges. In those situations, the best thing for you to do is hire an attorney who has experience dealing with domestic abuse cases.Failure to appear on a subpoena can lead to criminal charges for the victim, so there are better ways to handle your case. An experienced attorney can guide you through the process of negotiating with the prosecutor to make sure they are aware that the victim does not want to proceed, and to point out the flaws in their case.