The decision of whether to proceed is the decision of the DA. If she were to, say, decline to testify, the DA could decide he doesn't have a viable case and opt to not proceed. I'm just saying that such things can happen. (And also lets not pretend that the attorneys and DAs do not communicate).
However, the charge can't be dropped back down to a misdemeanor, as it is a felony by default. I do not no whether a lesser charge could be filed in its place or not. Since it was only one count, it may be a case that either it sticks or it doesn't.
However, the charge can't be dropped back down to a misdemeanor, as it is a felony by default. I do not no whether a lesser charge could be filed in its place or not. Since it was only one count, it may be a case that either it sticks or it doesn't.
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