Can I sue my rapist?

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Can I sue my rapist?

I was date raped by a long time friend in his residence. I was asleep/passed out in his home and he had sex with me without my knowledge or consent. I have text messages with him that confirm this. What are my options/rights?

Asked on July 10, 2012 under Personal Injury, North Carolina

Answers:

Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Your first option would be to bring a criminal claim against the individual and have him prosecuted criminally.  if you have not already, you should contact your police department.  Yes, you can bring a civil claim against a person for a criminal act.  It depends on the state you are in what amount of time you have to bring this type of claim.  Also, you have to consider whehter or not the person involved has the financial means to pay you if you were to obtain a judgment in a court.  Bringing a civil claim has costs involved to you and can be time consuming.  You also have to be prepared that this type of claim will likely involve very personal information about yourself which might have to be revealed, which could be embarassing.  You have to weigh all the factos in trying to determine whether or not this would be a successful course for you to take.  Good luck to you.  


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