Can you mix criminal case with a civil case in Nevada

Question Details: I have been convicted of felony counts of embezzlement here in Nevada. I cut a deal with the DA for 5 years probation and restitution. My attorney has filed a appeal with the Supreme court of Nevada.The people that I owe money to is in Arizona. They have also sued me in a civil case in Arizona. The attorney in AZ has hired a Nevada attorney to conduct a debtors exam.He will be providing all infor to my criminal judge. My criminal attorney has objected to several items, for the sake of our appeal. The civil attorney is now filing sanctions against me. What should I do?

Asked 10/30/2009 under Criminal Defense | 226 View(s) | More Legal Topics

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The general rule is that an individual's conduct may give rise to both criminal and civil liability.  Imagine that you punched someone in the nose.  You could be prosecuted by the state for assault, and you could be sued in the civil court for  personal injury.  With respect to your situation, some of the facts that you have provided do not make complete sense.  For example, if you accepted a plea, then you would have had to waive your rights to appeal.  Therefore, it is unclear what, if any, pending criminal matter you have.  Moreover, if you have been convicted, that fact can be used against you in the civil court, which generally has a lower burden of proof when compared to the criminal area.  In any event, with respect to your specific question, what you should do is to discuss this matter with the attorney who already represents you.  He/she is truly in the best position to advise you with respect to this matter.  Good luck.

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