Question
What is a key difference between a criminal case and a civil case?
Responses
A The outcome of a civil case cannot be decided by a jury.The outcome of a civil case cannot be decided by a jury.
B The outcome of a criminal case cannot be decided by a judge.The outcome of a criminal case cannot be decided by a judge.
C The burden of proof in a criminal case rests with the defendant.The burden of proof in a criminal case rests with the defendant.
D Defendants in civil cases are not provided court-appointed attorneys.
Responses
A The outcome of a civil case cannot be decided by a jury.The outcome of a civil case cannot be decided by a jury.
B The outcome of a criminal case cannot be decided by a judge.The outcome of a criminal case cannot be decided by a judge.
C The burden of proof in a criminal case rests with the defendant.The burden of proof in a criminal case rests with the defendant.
D Defendants in civil cases are not provided court-appointed attorneys.
Answers
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The key difference between a criminal case and a civil case is best reflected in option D: "Defendants in civil cases are not provided court-appointed attorneys."
While options A, B, and C contain incorrect statements regarding how cases are decided and the burden of proof, option D accurately highlights a significant difference in how defendants are represented in civil versus criminal cases. In criminal cases, defendants have the right to legal representation, and if they cannot afford an attorney, one may be provided at government expense. In civil cases, individuals typically do not have the right to a court-appointed attorney, and they must hire their own legal representation if they want it.
While options A, B, and C contain incorrect statements regarding how cases are decided and the burden of proof, option D accurately highlights a significant difference in how defendants are represented in civil versus criminal cases. In criminal cases, defendants have the right to legal representation, and if they cannot afford an attorney, one may be provided at government expense. In civil cases, individuals typically do not have the right to a court-appointed attorney, and they must hire their own legal representation if they want it.