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Doc Hoy · November 12, 2015, 06:40 AM

The problem is not getting a conviction.

The problem is convincing a States Attorney that it is worth his while to pursue the issue.

I have been quasi involved in such an issue. The victim in the instance is not in a good position to apply much force when compared with the other crimes the attorney has on his plate.

If the victim can get a conviction or at least a statement from the DA that a criminal complaint is valid (much lower bar but also not very likely), the victim's civil case is strengthened.

November 12, 2015, 06:40 AM	#18
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	To kosh of yesterday and admittedly a little off the topic.... The problem is not getting a conviction. The problem is convincing a States Attorney that it is worth his while to pursue the issue. I have been quasi involved in such an issue. The victim in the instance is not in a good position to apply much force when compared with the other crimes the attorney has on his plate. If the victim can get a conviction or at least a statement from the DA that a criminal complaint is valid (much lower bar but also not very likely), the victim's civil case is strengthened. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.