if they were convicted of raping you can you sue them?
2006-11-14 16:01:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sure, you could file a civil suit. If they've been convicted of the crime, you stand a better chance of winning the civil suit.
2006-11-14 16:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by I Am Legend 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they have already been convicted for the crime for rape against that same person who wants to sue then no. It is called double jeapordy. A person cannot be tried twice for the same crime if already convicted or found innocent. Now, if they were convicted of rape for another crime and then committed rape again, then that person who got raped can file a lawsuit against that rapist because it is a new crime and new case.
2006-11-15 00:04:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, You can sue them even if they're not convicted. But if they are convicted, you don't even have to go to a civil trial the same way you would if they weren't convicted. This way the court just decides how much the victim is entitled to.
If they are convicted, you are ENTITLED to compensation. You just have to ask for it.
2006-11-17 11:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! You can sue someone for merely hitting you, let alone raping you. Consult an attorney. However, if he is a low-life with no money (the rapist, not attorney), there is really no point. You will wind up with hefty legal fees and get nothing in return. Hopefully he is facing criminal charges.
2006-11-15 00:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by LawStudent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-11-15 00:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by ispakles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-11-15 00:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you definitely can. You can sue them for civil damages and would monetarily compensated if you won. However, the person has to have assests in order for you to collect. If they don't, then you're wasting your time, because you'll have a lot of legal bills.
2006-11-15 00:04:38 · answer #7 · answered by TrainerMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you could sue for medical bills, pain and suffering, and a host of other things. But what good would it do if they're in prison?
2006-11-15 00:02:58 · answer #8 · answered by shojo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would assume, but only if they have been convicted. Getting a conviction in this matter can be very difficult and painstaking.
2006-11-15 00:04:09 · answer #9 · answered by profile image 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as soon as he gets out of jail for the criminal offense ; hire a lawyer and bring a civil suit against him for pain and suffering, loss of innocence....prolonged fear...post traumatic stress disorder....etc
He will have to pay court costs and your lawyer since he was already convicted and deemed guilty
2006-11-15 00:06:21 · answer #10 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋