09/08/2026
Can a Criminal Case Delay a Civil Lawsuit?
A pending criminal case can affect how a civil lawsuit moves forward.
In Indiana, using the Fifth Amendment in a civil case may allow the court to draw an unfavorable inference.
Because of that, a request may be made to pause parts of the civil case until the criminal matter is resolved.
Even while waiting, it is still important to gather and preserve key evidence such as surveillance video, receipts, sales records, and information about where the alcohol was served before that evidence is lost.
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