Malicious Prosecution

Malicious prosecution refers to a legal claim made by someone who has been wrongfully subjected to criminal or civil legal proceedings without reasonable cause. Essentially, it occurs when one person initiates a lawsuit or criminal charge against another, knowing that it is baseless or with malicious intent. This can harm the accused’s reputation, cause stress, and lead to financial losses. To prove malicious prosecution, the victim must show that the original case was resolved in their favor, and that the prosecutor acted with malice and without probable cause.