Can I counterclaim after being acquitted in a criminal private prosecution case?

Of course. Counterclaim in a criminal case of private prosecution means that the defendant in a criminal case of private prosecution files a written application with the same people's court, taking the private prosecutor as the defendant, in order to safeguard his own criminal or civil legitimate rights and interests.

The submission of complaints must meet the following conditions:

(1) Conditions of the parties to the case.

(2) Time conditions.

(3) Jurisdiction requirements.

(4) the conditions of the cause.

Article 173 of China's criminal law stipulates: "The defendant in a private prosecution case may file a counterclaim against the private prosecutor during the proceedings. Counterclaim applies to private prosecution. " After accepting the entrustment of the defendant, the defense lawyer in a private prosecution case shall inform the defendant of the right to file a counterclaim against the private prosecutor. If the defendant asks the defense lawyer to assist him in filing a counterclaim, the defense lawyer meets the counterclaim after examination.