Lewis violates a Maryland state statute that defines and prohibits the crimes of assault and battery. Maryland prosecutes Lewis. A state court orders Lewis to pay a fine. This illustrates
A) a criminal prosecution.
B) a tort lawsuit.
C) interference with Lewis in a way not permitted by law.
D) none of the choices.

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This scenario illustrates a criminal prosecution because the state is prosecuting Lewis for violating a criminal statute, and the court is imposing a penalty (fine) as a result.

Lewis Violates a Maryland State Statute That Defines and Prohibits