Can I drop charges that have already been filed?
No. Once charges have been filed, either by a law enforcement officer or citizen by way of sworn citizen's criminal complaint, charges cannot be dropped.

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1. What is the difference between the Commonwealth's Attorney and the County Attorney?
2. Can I drop charges that have already been filed?
3. Can the Commonweath's Attorney give me legal advice about private legal matters?
4. Will a Commonwealth's Attorney represent me on a traffic ticket?
5. How can I get my property returned in a criminal case?
6. How do I get a copy of a police report?
7. How do I pay a traffic ticket?
8. How can I have my criminal record expunged?
9. If I get a subpoena, do I have to go to court?
10. What is an arraignment?
11. What is a preliminary hearing?
12. How do I go about getting a Protective Order against someone who is physically abusing or threatening me?
13. What do I do if I have not received my court ordered restitution?