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Yes. Not only can you file a lawsuit if you have a criminal case pending against you but even if you have been convicted of a crime and are in prison you still have the right to file a civil lawsuit. Your participation in the lawsuit will be restricted by all lawful restraints imposed on you by virtue of being in prison.
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Is a wrongful death lawsuit considered a criminal or civil matter?
A wrongful death lawsuit is considered a civil matter, not a criminal matter.
Where do you go to press charges?
To press criminal charges against someone, go to the police station that is closest to where the criminal act occurred. This question is filed under "civil" cases. Charges are not "pressed" in civil matters.
How can a case be both criminal and civil?
A case can be both criminal and civil when it involves actions that are considered both a violation of criminal law and a breach of civil law. This means that the same incident or behavior can lead to both criminal charges brought by the government and a civil lawsuit filed by individuals seeking compensation for damages.
What is a person bringing a criminal lawsuit called?
There is no such thing as a criminal lawsuit. Criminal prosecutions are brought by the state through the appropriate prosecution, and are not called lawsuits. Lawsuits are civil suits, that are, by definition, not criminal.
Can you be sued after assault charges were dropped?
Yes, you can still be sued for assault even if criminal charges were dropped. The criminal justice system and civil lawsuits operate independently; thus, an individual may face a civil lawsuit for damages resulting from the alleged assault regardless of the outcome of the criminal case. The burden of proof in a civil case is lower than in a criminal case, making it possible for a victim to seek compensation through civil court.
Can a warrant be issued for my arrest if a lawsuit is filed?
In general, no. A lawsuit is a civil matter, NOT a criminal matter. However, if you commit a criminal act, such as concealing property owned by another, failure to obey a court order, etc, you can be arrested.
Is it criminal case or civil case if you are not paying you credit card?
Not paying your credit card is typically considered a civil matter. The credit card company may take you to civil court to recover the debt through a lawsuit or collections agency, rather than pursuing criminal charges.
What is the difference between a plaintiff and the prosecution?
Plaintiff usually refers to when someone is bring a civil lawsuit against a defendant (i.e. when money is involved) whereas prosecutor involves the government filing charges against a defendant (usually involves a criminal charge).
Criminal charges in a civil complaint?
There is no such thing as mixing civil and criminal actions in the same court action. If criminal charges arise as a result of a civil case action they will be charged and prosecuted seperately from the civil trial.
Can you file a civil suit against someone who has been convicted criminally?
"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.
Is it illegal to call someone names?
Calling someone names is not necessarily illegal, as it is considered a form of free speech. However, if the name-calling crosses the line into harassment, bullying, or hate speech, it may be considered illegal and could result in consequences such as a civil lawsuit or criminal charges.
Can the government file only criminal charges?
Only the government can file criminal charges. They do not get into civil matters.
