Can I Be Sued for Domestic Assault?

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Yes, it's possible. Almost every criminal case in which there is a victim would also contain the possibility of a civil lawsuit right.

If a "victim" has an injury it is most likely possible that you can be sued in civil court.

If you are accused of domestic assault it is possible the victim could try to sue you in civil court.

Criminal charges and civil are very close but the wording in the law is slightly different.

• Can the “Victim” Drop Domestic Assault Charges?

• What is a Domestic Victim?

• What Is an Order of Protection?

• Can I Be Charged With Domestic Assault Outside Of My Home?
  

• Can I Be Charged With Domestic Assault by a Roommate?

• If Children Are Involved In Domestic Assault How Would They Be Affected?
  

• Can I Be Sued for Domestic Assault?
  

Other Resources

St. Louis County Website on Domestic Violence

Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence