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I am a domestic violence victim. My spouse or significant other promised to never lay a hand on me again. Can I drop the charges?
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No, you cannot drop the charges. The only person who can request the court to drop charges is the prosecutor assigned to your case. The Amherst County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office has a no-drop policy for domestic violence cases. This is to protect you against further violence and to document the violence that has already occurred.
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