Malicious prosecution is a willful tort in the US common law system where one party files a false or baseless legal claim against another. It can take many forms, including false criminal complaints or improper civil suits. The victim of malicious claims can sue for damages, but prosecutors are usually immune. The purpose of tort […]
Malicious damage is intentional damage to someone else’s property, with regional differences in what constitutes the act and the degree of punishment. Examples include graffiti, hitting a car or bike, and hacking into an email account. Different regions classify the crime in various ways, with varying degrees of severity and punishment. Some offenders may pay […]
