Question $2$

$2$ pts

Malina violently attacks Jay in a city park. The district attorney files a criminal case against Malina for assault; Malina is found guilty and sentenced to a year in prison. Now Jay wants to file his own civil suit against Malina to obtain money damages. Will he be allowed to do so$?$

No$,$ because of double jeopardy.

No$,$ because the two lawsuits are identical.

Yes, because the two lawsuits would be based on two different theories of action.

Yes, because the two lawsuits are identical.

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