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Originally Posted by john70t
How can an individual be cleared by an official court of law, but then convicted in the same matter?
Isn't that double-jepordy? (sp)
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For the criminal case..the standard is guilt beyond reasonable doubt. For a civil case, it is a preponderance of the evidence. Sometimes a civil case just ends up being a pity or popularity contest.
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