If you are facing an assault or criminal charge in Texas, the cooperation of the victim or witness can be crucial for the prosecution's case. You will likely not get in trouble.Navigate Texas criminal justice with nonprosecution affidavits. Learn the complexities, motivations, and legal help available. A written statement from a victim asking the district attorney's office to dismiss a case against a defendant in almost all cases. Do you wish to drop criminal family violence charges against a defendant in Texas? You may want to sign a non-prosecuting affidavit. The problem is the police responded to a call someone made, and now you are in the system. Witness Unreliability: Problems with witness testimony or the credibility of witnesses can lead to the dismissal of charges.