Getty

“Southern Charm” star Kathryn Dennis’ former friend Lara Dawson avoided jail time after being accused of filing a false police report.

According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Dawson appears to have scored a victory with prosecutors dropping the case entirely. South Carolina prosecutors have filed a Nolle Prosequi in Dawon’s criminal case, meaning they are no longer pursuing charges against her.

The criminal case was officially closed on January 31. Dawson was facing 5 years behind bars after being falsely accusing Dennis of burglaryProsecutors originally charged 33-year-old Dawson with a felony charge of filing a false police report.

The charge stemmed from a September 27 incident, where Dawson called the police to report Dennis was breaking into her home. Officers quickly responded to the home where the alleged burglary was in process.