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That's not exactly true. A crime can always be tried, regardless of monetary damages.

• tadfisher 2y ago
  Nowhere did I say that isn't the case. A crime cannot always be tried _via jury_, though.
  • moi2388 2y ago
    Which in most cases would be a good thing since regular people don’t understand the law nor technical details whatsoever. Only in the USA with your literally corrupt judges that would be a problem.
  • paulddraper 2y ago
    Because it's irrelevant. The jury decides guilt or innocence, and then the judge issues the sentence. No need for step 1.
    • tadfisher 2y ago
      In this case, the jury would also decide damages, including punitive damages above and beyond that requested by the prosecution.