Question: I pressed charges on someone and have decided that I no longer want to go forth with it. However, I was served with a summons to show up on the person’s court date. What could happen to me if I don’t appear?

The Judge’s Answer: The court can hold you in contempt, order you to appear, or jail you. I would go to the hearing if I were you and inform the prosecutor that you no longer want to proceed with your complaint.