James Jones has recently been found not guilty of first degree murder of Lisa Smith. The victim's family has decided to have the case tried as a wrongful death case in a different court. James Jones believes that he is free from additional court activity due to rights guaranteed by the constitution. Several weeks later, Mr. Jones is given notice of his new upcoming court date. If James is summoned to a courtroom to stand accused, most likely he will be tried under what type of law?

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After being found not guilty in a criminal court, James Jones can still be tried under civil law in a wrongful death case, as the standards of proof and objectives differ between criminal and civil proceedings. Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, often involving compensation for damages.

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