defendant
Yes, but not because they released top-secret government information. The president got charged with a crime.
Has been charged with a crime in a criminal case or is the person being sued in a civil case.
Technically, yes, you could be sued. If you send the item in the mail, or your customer sends the money in the mail, you could potentially even be charged with a federal crime (mail fraud).
A defendant is an individual or entity accused of a wrongdoing or being sued in a court of law. In criminal cases, the defendant is the person charged with a crime, while in civil cases, the defendant is the party being sued by another party, known as the plaintiff. The defendant has the right to defend themselves against the allegations and is presumed innocent until proven guilty in criminal cases.
Yes, they can be sued.
the seller can be sued by the individual if they were injured
No. Being sued is a civil suit, not criminal. You must be charged with a criminal offense to be jailed.
Assume you mean if driving your car uninsured and has an accident. In California. She'd be arrested and charged with a crime. You would be sued for all damages and maybe charged with a crime yourself. And If anyone is hurt or killed in that accident- Other criminal charges could be brought. So ask yourself is it worth it
Yes.
Yes, they can.
Statute of limitations deals with bring a law suit for civil or criminal actions. They do not apply to a deposition.
Anyone who is sued is allowed to testify at trial for a calim against him or her.