re: What if, what if, what if... the Hill victim drops all charges.

How do you know it's the state vs hill and not the victim vs hill?

If its simple battery (a misdemeanor) and its not domestic then the state wouldn't take the charges unless it was witnessed by a cop. Even if that is the case then the victim still plays a significant role in the case. If the victim says I don't want charges, or doesn't want to get on the stand against him then it makes it a bit harder to prosecute.

In domestic cases, however, the state can take the charges regardless of if the victim wants too or not. Now proving it becomes much harder.

Mostly the state will only take charges on felony cases (except DV). Unless it was witnessed by law enforcement.