Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Friend was victim of a domestic violence incident involving a motor vehicle, she was drug by the doo of the vehicle and has had facial injuries. Police claimed it as an accident. She is trying to press charges, then if foundguilty, sue in civil court. Is this the best way to go about it or should she just sue him outright to skip the time for trial on the violence charges?


Asked on 6/02/10, 1:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

A criminal case would be resolved before a civil suit, but it sounds as though the police, and D.A. are not willing to prosecute. So she should file suit, if she also plans to divorce him. It may be a questions of his word against hers; also, does he have any assets?

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Answered on 6/02/10, 6:33 pm


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