My question involves criminal law for the state of: NY
What are plausible defenses for a reduction or dismissal of a misdemeanor unlawful detention? The complainant states she does not want to press charges but does not wish contact from the defendant. The defendant has not contacted the complainant in the 6 months since the original incident, and does go out of his way to remove himself from complainant's presence if he sees her.
Obviously, complainant was released unharmed by defendant, thus the misdemeanor.

