Q: Am i able to drop larceny charges after a person is caught?
A: Generally, once the issue is reported to the police, it is within the discretion of the police or the prosecutor whether the charges will be dropped. If you would like to see the charges dropped, the best thing to do is to schedule a meeting with the prosecutor in charge of the case and to present your reasons. The prosecutor will likely ask you questions to make sure that you have not been threatened or coerced into this, among other things. Still, the prosecutor may well decide to proceed with the case.
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