Mark assaulted Tim in a tavern, causing medical expenses and lost wages. As a result:
a. Tim can elect to sue for money damages or proceed with criminal charges.
b. If Jim refuses to press charges against Mark, the state cannot initiate a criminal proceeding against him.
c. If Mark is convicted of criminal assault, Tim is not allowed to sue him for money damages since that would violate the double jeopardy clause of the Constitution.
d. Mark can be prosecuted by the state for a criminal offense and Tim may sue him for money damages.
Answer: D
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