[The Stolen Laptop] Ricardo Told Ashley That Bob Stole Her

question 49

Multiple Choice

[The Stolen Laptop] Ricardo told Ashley that Bob stole her laptop computer from her car. The next day, Ashley confronted Bob and slapped him for stealing her laptop. Bob had Ashley arrested for slapping him, and the local district attorney prepared to prosecute Ashley on behalf of the state. Ashley sued Bob for damages to the laptop and for maliciously having her arrested. Bob also sued Ricardo for defamation, claiming Ricardo lied to Ashley about Bob stealing the laptop.
-Which of the following would be involved in the prosecution of Ashley for slapping Bob?

• A) Public law and criminal law
• B) Private law and criminal law
• C) Private law and civil law
• D) Public law and civil law
• E) Civil law and criminal law

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