Which of the Following Is an Example of Double Jeopardy

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of double jeopardy?

• A)Michael is sued in civil court for $2 million in damages.The following month the state prosecutor tries him in criminal court for murder.
• B)Michael is sued in civil court for wrongful death.The following month the federal prosecutor tries him in criminal court for arson.
• C)Michael was tried in criminal court for murder and acquitted.Two years later the prosecutor attempts to go to trial again for the same offense.
• D)Michael is tried in criminal court and is found guilty.The following year the victim's family sues Michael in a civil court for monetary damages.

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Definitions:

Capital Budgeting Decisions

The process of planning and managing a company's long-term investments in major projects or assets.

Financial Planning

A comprehensive evaluation of someone's current pay and future financial state by using current known variables to predict future income, asset values, and withdrawal plans.

Fixed Assets Investment

Expenditure on physical assets such as machinery, land, and buildings, intended for long-term use in the production of goods and services.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed money (debt) in an effort to increase the potential return of an investment.