QUESTION
What are my options when the Grand Jury says 'No Bill' on the criminal case I'm accused of?
Asked on Mar 08th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I'm the mother of a 4 year old child. My Ex-husband has charged me of aggravated assault saying I tried to kill him and my daughter with a knife 2 years ago which I didn't even know until I was arrested recently. I came out with a bail, I have all the evidence to prove that its a false report. Yesterday the Grand Jury said its a 'No Bill' which I understand that there is no enough evidence to charge me. So, what are my options now? Can I sue or file a case against my Ex-husband? I was arrested and had to be in jail for no reason and also my daughter was taken away from me and put under his custody due to this criminal case. They didn't let me see my daughter for 3 months. Can I sue/ file a case against him for the false report? What are my other options? What should I do now and how can I be compensated for the loss?
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Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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A no-bill means that the Grand Jury did not find that there was a prima facia case to send on to the Court for prosecution. If you have sufficient proof that the claims brought by the complainant were false and that they we're brought with the intent to harm you, you may have grounds for a civil suit. Because this type of litigation is very time consuming and expensive you must evaluate the defendants ability to pay if you get a judgment. Another factor il be the up front costs that have will have to pay for the cost of the litigation. More information is needed to determine your best course of action.
Answered on Mar 09th, 2013 at 10:30 AM