I’ve been charged with domestic assault but my spouse doesn’t want to proceed with the charge. Will they drop my charge now?

Police and Crown Attorneys treat domestic allegations differently than other allegations due to the unfortunate history of domestic violence in Canada. To be considered a domestic matter, the complainant could be your spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend, or an ex. Even if the complainant is not supportive of the charge against you, only the Crown has the discretion to withdraw the charge. In most cases, the Crown will not withdraw the charge. However, the Crown will listen to input from the complainant and consider their wishes while conducting the case.