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Normally, if one uses the legal process against another wrongfully, it creates 2 causes of action called "abuse of process" and "malicious prosecution." However, even if the police had a false report but you were convicted of a lesser charge, there can be no "abuse of process" or "malicious prosecution" because a conviction resulted. In order for "malicious prosecution" to stand, the underlying charge against has to have terminated in your favor. In your case, the underlying charge resulted in a conviction even though the conviction was not founded on the original charge but a lesser charge. As for "abuse of process" to stand, the underlying charge need not result in a termination in your favor, but that the use of the process had to be done in good faith. If the charged resulted in a conviction, it certainly looks like it was done in good faith. Thus, you will likely not have any right to sue.

The licensed driver's insurer is responsible. If a lawsuit ends up being filed, the driver is the one who will be sued upon a verdict against the driver, the licensed driver's insurance will pay it.

Yes, you can sue but whether you can win is a different question. When you say "fraudulen stocks" what do you mean? Did some one sell you stocks in a company that did not exist or was not registered? Is this what you mean by fraudulent stocks? If you bought stocks legitimately and the price of the stock fell dramatically, then it is unlikely a fraud case. I will need more details to know.