Terry was arrested for allegedly stabbing Victim.A jury reviewed the evidence and found Terry not guilty of
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Terry was arrested for allegedly stabbing Victim.A jury reviewed the evidence and found Terry not guilty of the crime of battery.Victim then sued Terry in civil court for the tort of battery.Could Terry be found liable for the tort of battery after being found not guilty in criminal court for the crime of battery?
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No, because it is a violation of the constitution to try someone two times for the same crime.
Yes, if a jury finds Terry liable by a Preponderance of the Evidence.
Yes, if a jury finds new evidence.
No, because Terry has already been found not guilty of battery.
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