Someone acquitted of homicide charges in criminal court can still be sued for wrongful death in civil court, which uses a lower burden of proof.

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In the United States, the criminal and civil justice systems are separate, and being acquitted of criminal charges (like homicide) does not prevent the deceased's family from pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court, where the burden of proof is lower ("preponderance of the evidence" rather than "beyond a reasonable doubt").

Someone Acquitted of Homicide Charges in Criminal Court Can Still