With civil liability, if one person strikes another, the assailant can be

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Civil liability for assault can result in both criminal charges (assault) and a lawsuit for the tort of assault. The criminal charges may result in jail time, fines, or community service, while the lawsuit for the tort of assault may result in compensatory and punitive damages for the victim. Civil liability allows for the victim of the assault to sue the assailant for the tort of assault, while criminal liability allows for the assailant to be charged with the crime of assault. Therefore, both choices A and B are correct.

With Civil Liability, If One Person Strikes Another, the Assailant