Civil Lawsuit After Crime

Summary

In Texas, the victims family can pursue a civil lawsuit against the suspects family for damages, independent of the criminal trial. While its often strategic to wait for the criminal trials outcome, it is not mandatory. Civil and criminal cases are separate proceedings.

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In Texas, the victim's family can file a civil lawsuit against the suspect's family for damages, independent of the criminal trial. It's often strategic to wait for the criminal trial's outcome, but it's not mandatory. Civil and criminal cases are separate proceedings.
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