Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for police or prosecutors not to pursue sexual assault claims. If you’ve reported your sexual assault to the police, but nothing happens afterward, or they tell you that the district attorney has decided not to file charges against your attacker, you might feel as though all is lost and there is nothing more you can do.

But there is a second way. As Marlo Greer explains in her video on this topic, the civil system may be able to help you achieve some justice against your attacker.

There is a significant difference, of course, between a civil case and a criminal case. Two main differences are the fact that civil cases won’t result in the defendant being convicted of a crime, and criminal cases won’t result in the defendant having to pay you compensation for the harm that they did to you. There is also a big difference when it comes to the burden of proof: civil claims are easier to prove in court than criminal claims.

When the Criminal System Fails, the Greer Law Group Can Help

You may wonder what good it can do to file a civil claim in a case that the district attorney declined to take. The answer is that filing a civil claim can have significant benefits. Your civil claim may get you financial compensation that you can use to help pay for any medical or mental health care that you may need as a result of your attack or pay you for wages you’ve lost because of being unable to work. And it can also give you some measure of retribution against your attacker.

If you’ve had the courage to report your sexual assault to the police, but the police or the DA have decided not to pursue the case, contact the Greer Law Group. Give us a call at 720-637-2467 or use our contact form to set up a confidential consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. We understand how difficult it can be to move forward against your abuser, and we will listen to what you have to say and will explain how each step of the civil process works. We’ll be your advocate and will fight to protect your rights and get you the compensation you deserve from your attacker.