Alleged victims do not control whether cases are prosecuted or dismissed. While the prosecutor is likely to consider the wishes of an alleged victim, it is the government and not an alleged victim who controls the case. Cases may be proven without the assistance of an alleged victim, such as through the use of a 9-1-1 call, medical records, or admissions given to the police at the scene or at the station. You should retain experienced counsel to defend your interests even if the alleged victim wants to “drop the charges.”