Perkins commits a battery against Connors. If the government brings a criminal action against Perkins, Connors cannot bring a civil tort action against Perkins for the same battery because this would constitute double jeopardy.

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Double jeopardy applies to criminal prosecutions, preventing someone from being tried twice for the same crime. It does not prevent a victim from pursuing a civil action for damages against the perpetrator.

Perkins Commits a Battery Against Connors