Q: Malicious prosecution. I was found not guilty. Prosecutor and the catholic get away with it? No evidence or witness
I was maliciously prosecuted for a crime I did not commit. A jury found me not guilty. No evidence or witnesses. Prosecutor and judge and catholic church just get away with it ? Is there any place to file complaints ?
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You need to speak to a civil rights attorney. In general, prosecutors have statutory immunity from law suits.
Good luck.
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Malicious Prosecution as a civil lawsuit against a prosecutor requires the services of lawyer asap to protect against time deadlines, among other things. The lawsuit requires proof that:
The criminal case resolved in your favor (congrats! ); the prosecutor was actively involved; there was no probable cause; and that the case was brought or pursued for an improper purpose.
There are issues of immunity that need to be overcome.
Lawyers and judges are also accountable to the (Cal) State Bar, and Judicial Committee, respectively, and complaints can be made to those entities as well.
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