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

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 statements are true regarding Ashley's claim against Bob for damages involving the laptop and her claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested?

A) The claim for damages involving the laptop is a civil claim involving private law,but the claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested is a criminal claim involving public law.
B) The claim for damages involving the laptop is a civil claim involving private law,but the claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested is a criminal claim involving private law.
C) The claim for damages involving the laptop and also the claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested are criminal claims involving private law.
D) The claim for damages involving the laptop and also the claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested are civil claims involving private law.
E) The claim for damages involving the laptop is a civil claim involving private law,but the claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested is a civil claim involving public law.