I am the complaining witness against _______________________, the Defendant in the above referenced case. It is my wish and desire that all charges in relation to these matters be dismissed, that there be no further action taken thereon and I do not intend to pursue the prosecution of said Defendant.
I humbly write this letter to formally request the court to consider dropping the charges in the case of Case Name/Number, in which I am named the victim. I understand the gravity of the charges involved – Provide specific charges, such as assault, domestic violence, personal violence.
Drafting an Affidavit Appearances are important. Introduce yourself. Write in the first person about facts you know. Keep it as simple as possible. Stick to what is relevant. Don't guess. Be specific about conversations. Be specific about timing and frequency, to the extent this is relevant.
Affidavits must be signed in front of a notary. But under Texas law, you can often use an unsworn declaration instead.
How to fill out the Request for Waiver of Prosecution Form? Enter your personal information including your name and driver's license number. Provide your current address and phone number. State the reasons for requesting the discontinuation of prosecution. Sign the form in the presence of a notary public.
An affidavit of non-prosecution is simply a sworn statement (typically notarized) from the victim stating that he or she does not wish to pursue charges and wishes charges against the defendant to be dismissed (here is an example of what an affidavit of non-prosecution looks like).
I am the complaining witness against _______________________, the Defendant in the above referenced case. It is my wish and desire that all charges in relation to these matters be dismissed, that there be no further action taken thereon and I do not intend to pursue the prosecution of said Defendant.
An affidavit of non-prosecution is a sworn, notarized statement from a victim requesting that charges against a defendant be dismissed. An affidavit of non-prosecution is a legal statement where the victim or witness of a crime formally declares they don't want to press charges against the accused.
A person who decides they no longer want to press charges can contact the State about submitting an Affidavit of Non-Prosecution. However, it is ultimately up to the State to decide whether to pursue or decline charges.
Contact the District Attorney's Office in the county where the case is being prosecuted. Request the necessary forms for filing an affidavit of non-prosecution. Fill out the forms accurately and completely.