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June Was Driving Her Car Home After an Office Party

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June was driving her car home after an office party and she was in an accident where,in addition to substantial damage to both cars,the other driver was seriously injured.Which of the following is correct with respect to the court experiences she is likely to have?


A) If she is charged criminally for drunk driving and acquitted, that is the end of the matter. She cannot be tried again criminally or sued civilly.
B) She can opt for a jury trial only if the criminal trial proceeds in the provincial court.
C) If she is charged criminally and acquitted, she can still be sued for negligence by the injured driver.
D) If she is sued civilly and found not liable, she cannot be tried criminally for the same accident.
E) The principle of double jeopardy means she can be taken to court only once, and so the choice must be made to proceed either civilly or criminally.

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