A failure to prosecute.
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.
The Process of Dropping Charges The victim can provide a written statement, known as an affidavit of non-prosecution (ANP), expressing their desire not to press charges.
1. : the act or process of holding a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty.
Nonprosecution congressional immunity. indemnity. legislative immunity. privilege. special case. special privilege.
What is the opposite of prosecution? acquittalabsolution exoneration praise exculpation