Appellate Practice Attorney serving New York, NY
Yes, although I'm not sure what the claim would be. Possibly intentional infliction of emotional distress. Being found not guilty of a crime means only that the prosecution was unable to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. However, a civil plaintiff does not need to prove his/her/its claim beyong a reasonable doubt but only, in most cases, by a preponderance of the evidence. Since a lesser standard of proof applies, being found "not guilty" does not necessarily mean that you are not civilly liable.
Answered on Mar 11th, 2015 at 10:20 AM