Waynesboro, VA asked in Criminal Law for Virginia

Q: Can u sue if a adult is found guilty of d.a.m. And the minor has never been in trouble before

My son Blake is 16 worked at Walmart Vincent who is 30&distent kin came threw Blake line with merchandise Blake rang the items up and Vincent told him he didn’t have the money gave Blake this sad story about no being able to get his family nothing for Christmas and told Blake not to tell when he leaves and not pay for some of the thing Blake voided some of the items that Vincent said he couldn’t afford to pay for this happened about 9different times so they caught Blake and I believe are getting ready to charge him but they are also charging Vincent plus Vincent has other drugs,guns,and stealing charges on him the amount was over 1260.00 so if Vincent is found guilt of dtam can I get a law suit on him

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Daniel P Leavitt
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Midlothian, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: Your question is asking about whether you can sue someone in a civil matter. Your question does not involve criminal law, to the extent that your lawsuit would be civil and not criminal. I don't know of any civil suit you could file but I don't practice civil law.

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