Because of double jeopardy, a person found not guilty of a criminal offense cannot also face a civil charge for the same alleged actions.

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Double jeopardy prevents someone from being tried again on the same (or similar) charges following a legitimate acquittal or conviction, but it does not prevent them from facing civil lawsuits related to the same actions. Civil cases have a different standard of proof and address different legal issues than criminal cases.

Because of Double Jeopardy, a Person Found Not Guilty of a Criminal