Assaults and the Civil Law: A Brief Guide
Everyone who is assaulted by another person has the right to file criminal charges and receive justice. It's also possible, however, to take things a step further and file a civil suit against the individual in question in order to get financial compensation for your injuries. Here is a look at this important and sometimes overlooked legal option.
Terminology
Most people think of an assault as simply a physical attack on a person, but the legal definition is different.
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