Q: How do I go about bringing a civil case against someone that was the alleged victim in the criminal case against me?
My fiance was living with her mother when they got into a domestic squabble. To make Understanding this easier Brandi---->Fiance.......... Sarah--------->Mother. The fight happened at their home But Sarah called an ambulance cause she said brandi Hit her and broke her leg so Sarah went to the hospital. Brandi stayed at home. While at the hospital Sarah told them that Brandi did this to her. The thing is that the injury was a preexisting one. Sarah is also a meth addict. Long story short Brandi has all kinds of evidence and proof , photographic and documented to prove that Sarah is a liar. My fiance just isn't going to sit in jail for over a year, possibly two to fight this charge. Nor would i. So, she will plead out on the 7th and come home between the 10th and 25th. Can't we take the evidence we have and drag that witch through civil court and win?
A: Huge mistake pleading to these charges. Hire a criminal attorney who also does plaintiff personal injury.
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