As a victim, can I accept a civil out-of-court settlement to avoid pressing civil charges for personal injury on the defendant before their criminal case for assault begins?
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As a victim, can I accept a civil out-of-court settlement to avoid pressing civil charges for personal injury on the defendant before their criminal case for assault begins?
Asked on June 4, 2013 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Assault is both civil and criminal. The civil and criminal cases are separate.
If you accept a settlement in the civil case, that will end the civil case and you won't be filing a lawsuit.
A settlement in the civil case will not affect the criminal case.
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