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A driver has just been convicted of hitting and killing a pedestrian walking home from work. Not satisfied with the three-year jail sentence handed down by the court, the family of the victim decides to
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A driver has just been convicted of hitting and killing a pedestrian walking home from work. Not satisfied with the three-year jail sentence handed down by the court, the family of the victim decides to sue the driver for money. Is this legal?

Yes, but only if the family sues the driver in criminal court.

Yes, but only if the family sues the driver in civil court.

No, this is a violation of the double jeopardy clause.

No, this is a violation of the Sixth amendment.

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Yes, but only if the family sues the driver in civil court.

Explanation: just took test

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