Do I have a way to sue for money?

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by Grant St. Jullian III

February 3, 2016

Asked 2/1/2016 – Waxahachie, TX

I was arrested and detained for crimes I didn’t commit and was held for 96 days i was given a pr bond after 96 days then the charges were dismissed by da for 2 out of 3 charges I then had to go to jury trial for the 3rd which I was found not guilty of am I not due money for pain and suffering and losing my house car job etc?

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There IS a civil cause of action for malicious prosecution, but it is VERY difficult to be succeed with. It is not enough just to be found not guilty in the criminal matter; you basically have to prove the State knew you were not guilty but proceeded against you anyway. Contact a local civil attorney and see what he or she says.

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Grant St. Jullian III

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – 1979 Univ. of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Jurisprudence 1982 University of Texas @ Austin
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1982.

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