Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Re: Motion to stay civil, already criminal indictment

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No. A person can be charged criminally and sued in civil court at the same time. One does not bar the other.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Motion to stay civil, already criminal indictment

Not usually, but you can assert your 5th amendment rights to avoid testifying by deposition and the judge will not set trial until the criminal proceeding is concluded. You will need the help of an attorney.