Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

I have been of sexual assault by someone I know. When I am proven innocent in a court of law can I sue this person for defamation of character,and malicious prosecution?


Asked on 6/08/12, 10:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

The State brings criminal actions; so you can't sue for malicious prosecution. The statute of limitations on defamation is short; so you need to talk to a lawyer. Unless this person is rich, you'll have trouble finding a lawyer who'll do it on a contingent fee basis. It's probably not cost effective to sue this person.

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Answered on 6/20/12, 8:16 pm


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