How can a single act violate more than one kind of law, such as both civil law and criminal law? Give an example.

How can a single act violate more than one kind of law, such as both civil law and criminal law? Give an example.



A single act may be both an offense against society and a violation of private legal rights of an individual. For example, a drunk driver who wrecks someone else's car has violated both a criminal law by driving while intoxicated and a civil law by damaging the property of another.


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