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Peer reviewedBolduan, Linda M.; Dailey, Dianne K. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1997
Explores how a defendant can face a civil action and criminal prosecution for the same act without violating the principle of double jeopardy. For instance, burning down a house can engender criminal prosecution charges and a civil suit from the insurance company. Double jeopardy only applies to criminal actions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Civil Law, Court Litigation
