Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

criminal vs. civil

can a person be charged for the same crime both criminally and in civil court simultaneously?


Asked on 3/03/07, 10:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: criminal vs. civil

Yes, but the civil court case should be stayed because the defendant will not be able to offer much of a defense due to this right to remain silent.

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Answered on 3/03/07, 12:00 pm


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