Can victims or family go after assets of those convicted?

[Arrowfoot]

Besides the conviction, I wonder if private lawsuits for damages by the victim or their families possible. Seen it across the pond but not i

 

[Drago]

Its a very broad question, but the answer is potentially, 'yes'.

There was a case some years ago involving a conviceted rapist who won 7 million on the lottery while in prison on day release. One of his victims sued, although i don't know how much they got.

Edit - they won £100,000 in court.

 

[Arrowfoot]

Its a very broad question, but the answer is potentially, 'yes'.

There was a case some years ago involving a conviceted rapist who won 7 million on the lottery while in prison on day release. One of his victims sued, although i don't know how much they got.

Edit - they won £100,000 in court.

Thanks. Glad that it is possible. It will help family and victims to some extent to rebuild their lives. I wish the Sarah's and the rest in similar situation sue.

 

[Drago]

From what I hear that scumbag was barely one step from bankruptcy, so I suspect that dog wouldn't bark.

 

[Beebo]

Linking to a recent posting.
Didn’t Jimmy Savile’s estate have to cough up
Cash to his victims so his heirs got nothing.

 

[Drago]

If I were one of Savile's heirs I wouldn't want a penny.

 

[400ixl]

This is the difference between a civil and criminal case. Civil cases tend to be for financial compensation and can be made against assets of the individual or family. Quite common in the US.

 

[Milzy]

If someone is murdered out in the street their family may not get a penny. If the same person was murdered in a night club you can sue for around a million pounds as the bouncers can be found at fault. For example letting someone in drunk & dodgy looking who went on to attack people inside.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Besides the conviction, I wonder if private lawsuits for damages by the victim or their families possible. Seen it across the pond but not i

Yes.

Some supermarkets have a policy of always prosecuting thieves and, in addition, seeking civil recovery for their losses. They are not mutually exlusive.