2007-11-15 09:13:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Lots.
Assault is a fine example. It's a violation of criminal law to assault someone. It also opens you up to being sued in civil court by the person you assault, so he can recover his damages.
Richard
2007-11-15 09:19:54 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Courts think about all laws as having elements. When the facts of a situation satisfy the elements for a civil cause of action as well as a criminal violation, then it could be said to violate both Civil and Criminal Laws.
For example:
Killing someone = murder (criminal) & wrongful death (civil)
Unlawful touching = battery (civil) & battery (criminal)
Stealing property = conversion (civil) & larceny (criminal)
Entering onto land = tresspass (civil) & tresspass (criminal)
2007-11-15 17:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by James S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋