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Old 18-May-2008, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Gillianren View Post
Double jeopardy, if I recall, applies to criminal prosecution.
Yes. And the rule against double jeopardy holds against a particular 'sovereign'. In other words, if you win against the state, the feds still can take a shot at you. Many legal scholars find this a bit unsettling.

Civil litigation does not involve charges. The guilt of the defendant is not at issue, only his liability for whatever claims the plaintiff has made.
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