Practice question
A final judgment acquits an accused solely because proof of guilt did not reach the criminal standard. It does not find that the underlying act never occurred. Which conclusion is best?
- Civil liability is not automatically extinguished solely by that acquittal
- Every civil claim is conclusively barred
- The accused is automatically civilly liable
- The civil standard becomes proof beyond reasonable doubt in every case
- The victim may imprison the accused privately
Legal references
- Rule111 Section2; Rule120 Section2: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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