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sedated 01-25-2013 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus (Post 9350920)
Interesting stuff. Why did he pay the families in the civil suit? Dudes were trying to mug them and he gave their families money?

Why does a guy who shoots an intruder in his own home get charged with murder?

But for a serious answer, I think you’d have to ask a lawyer about the difference between civil law and criminal law. OJ was found not guilty in criminal court but “liable” (or whatever) in civil court.

Skyy God 01-25-2013 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated (Post 9350979)
Why does a guy who shoots an intruder in his own home get charged with murder?

But for a serious answer, I think you’d have to ask a lawyer about the difference between civil law and criminal law. OJ was found not guilty in criminal court but “liable” (or whatever) in civil court.

Beyond a reasonable doubt vs. preponderance of the evidence. In numerical terms, it's 85-90% sure vs. 51%.


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