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Can you file a civil suit against someone who has been convicted criminally?
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∙ 14y ago
"Attempted Murder" is a criminal offense. Individuals cannot 'sue' other individuals for a criminal offense. The 'state' charges and prosecutes this crime.
However, after the criminal action has taken place you could attempt to bring suit against the perpetrator in civil court for any violation of your civil rights.
Example: OJ Simpson was found not guilty of killing his wife and her boyfriend in a criminal trial, but her family turned around and sued him in civil court for other offenses and won.
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∙ 10y ago
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