Yes, but you must get a private attorney to file a civil suit. We can only speak with your attorney. It is improper under the court rules for us to speak with the defendant. Generally, yes . Have them call us and we will try to do it unless there is a reason that it must be held for evidence.
All felonies are crimes against the state.
The D.A.'s office has to agree to drop the charges. Usually, we will do what the victim wants if we are sure there is no intimidation by the defendant or his family and it is in the best interests of justice. If we let the charges be dismissed you may not bring the charges up again. See the victims assistance coordinators section on this website. This depends on the complexity of the case and the investigation of the case and the case load in the county the case is in.