Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

The answer to this question is that it is POSSIBLE, depending on many unknowns, to prevent the prosecutor from convicting your parents of the charges. It would require their complete cooperation, and you say they want to press charges, so that may be a big problem. It is very complex and not explainable in an email, but if you'd like to talk to me about this, I would happy to speak to you about it. Don't hesitate to call me if you'd like to discuss it. Good luck. Steve Mandell 310 393 0639.

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It's not up to an individual to "press" or "drop" charges. That is exclusively the prosecutor's decision. Having said that, they may listen to their wishes. I would suggest you have them contact her attorney to see how they can best assist.

Good luck.

It's good that your parents want to drop charges but the DA's office will still go forward with the charges. You need a good law firm who is knowledgeable of mental illness as it relates to criminal charges. As a Former Deputy District Attorney, our firm includes a lawyer who is, himself, a conservator of a relative with mental issues, so we are very aware of how to maneuver the criminal waters. I wish you well.........David Wallin

I agree with Mr. Dane and Mr. Wallin. Once the prosecutor has filed charges, it is up to the prosecutor whether or not to continue the case or request a dismissal. It is out of your parents hands at this point.