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A civil suit cannot turn into a criminal case, but it can prompt one. For example, if a party were to file suit against someone for damage to property, the pleadings or evidence presented trial may come to the attention of law enforcement, who may opt to commence criminal prosecution. While the plaintiff in the civil case would probably be a witness in the criminal prosecution, and the evidence in both cases would be similar, they would be two different cases with two different purposes, and the outcome of one is not binding on the other.
Likewise, a criminal case may lead to a civil lawsuit. A popular example of this is the OJ Simpson case. Simpson was tried and found not guilty of criminal murder. Even though he was found not guilty, the victim's family commenced a civil suit for wrongful death, seeking monetary damages. The family won in that case, and was awarded substantial damages. Even though one jury did not convict Simpson of the murder, a second jury found him financially responsible for the victim's death.
Likewise, a criminal case may lead to a civil lawsuit. A popular example of this is the OJ Simpson case. Simpson was tried and found not guilty of criminal murder. Even though he was found not guilty, the victim's family commenced a civil suit for wrongful death, seeking monetary damages. The family won in that case, and was awarded substantial damages. Even though one jury did not convict Simpson of the murder, a second jury found him financially responsible for the victim's death.
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