Reference - The Stolen Book. Susan is told by Betty that Bob stole her business law book from her car. The next day Susan confronts Bob and slaps him for stealing her book. Bob had Susan arrested for slapping him. Susan sues Bob for damages in the amount of the book and for maliciously having her arrested. Claiming that she lied, Bob sues Betty for defamation. Bob is anxious to see Susan punished for slapping him. Which of the following is true regarding action Bob can take?
A) Bob can hire his own lawyer to prosecute Susan and send her to jail but cannot bring a civil action if he prosecutes criminally.
B) Bob's privately retained lawyer may not prosecute Susan alone but may insist on jointly trying the criminal case with the government lawyer.
C) Bob can bring an additional civil action against Susan for slapping him only if he loses the criminal case.
D) Bob can hire his own lawyer to prosecute Susan and send her to jail, and Bob can also bring an additional civil action against Susan for slapping him.
E) Bob's privately retained lawyer may not prosecute Susan because that is the government's job, but the privately retained lawyer can bring a civil action against Susan.
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