Victim's compensation in a drive-by shooting
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My friend was an innocent bystander and was hit in the leg by a ricochet bullet. It was a gang shooting and he does not know if they were caught. Can he sue the state for damages if they were not caught?
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No, there is no lawsuit or cause of action against the state for failing to catch criminals.
You may be eligible for recovery of certain costs in this case. The Victim Compensation Program (VCP) can help pay unreimbursed expenses that result when a violent crime occurs. Victims of crime who have been injured or have been threatened with injury may be eligible for help from the VCP. The VCP may assist with the cost of medical and dental treatment, mental health services, funeral and burial expenses, home security, residential crime scene cleanup and emergency relocation.
Here's a link to a site that will more fully explain: http://www.boc.ca.gov/victims/help.aspx
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