It happens very often in assault cases. Sexual Assault, I’m researching more. But in assault cases in the state of Texas, if the police get called to a scene and notice a woman with bruises and marks on her face, doesn’t matter if she wants to press charges or not. She could say she is not willing to prosecute. HPD or any local agency will note it in the police report and send a charge to be filed by the DA and they will accept it most times. This is done to protect women from retaliation or coercion.
if the DA offers a settlement, he could plead guilty and possibly get probation. However, that could lead to him losing in civil court. Much more money.