Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana
Double Jeopardy
If a plaintiff sues and obtains a judgement in civil court against a defendent, is he then allowed to pursue criminal charges?
Asked on 3/15/07, 3:39 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave
Andrew M. Casanave
Re: Double Jeopardy
There is no double jeopardy. A criminal charge is not filed in the court by the victim. It is filed by the state.
Answered on 3/15/07, 9:42 pm
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