Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Yes, the DA can go forward even if the victim doesn't want to "press charges". That isn't up to them any longer.

With your prior robbery, you're looking at a doubled sentence (at 85%) PLUS 5 years for a prior violent offense and cuttenr violent offense.

You need the best criminal defense attorney you can get. I'd strongly suggest you find someone who focuses on criminal law and who routinely practices in the court where this case will be heard.

As a Former Deputy District Attorney, with those facts, the chances are very good that charges will be filed. Understand, it is the DA who brings charges, and not any particular victim or witness. You should retain an experienced attorney at once and remain silent to law enforcement. I hope that helps.......David Wallin