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The Difference Between
Criminal and Civil Law
Criminal Law:
• _____ created to protect society
from wrong-doers
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Fill: "Criminal laws are created to protect society from wrong‑doers."
Quick comparison (useful study points)
- Who brings the case: Government/prosecutor (criminal) vs. private party/plaintiff (civil).
- Purpose: Punish/deter and protect society (criminal) vs. compensate or remedy a private wrong (civil).
- Burden of proof: Beyond a reasonable doubt (criminal) vs. preponderance of the evidence (civil).
- Possible outcomes: Jail, prison, fines, probation, criminal record (criminal) vs. money damages, injunctions, specific performance (civil).
- Examples: Murder, robbery, assault (criminal) vs. breach of contract, negligence/torts, property disputes (civil).
Quick comparison (useful study points)
- Who brings the case: Government/prosecutor (criminal) vs. private party/plaintiff (civil).
- Purpose: Punish/deter and protect society (criminal) vs. compensate or remedy a private wrong (civil).
- Burden of proof: Beyond a reasonable doubt (criminal) vs. preponderance of the evidence (civil).
- Possible outcomes: Jail, prison, fines, probation, criminal record (criminal) vs. money damages, injunctions, specific performance (civil).
- Examples: Murder, robbery, assault (criminal) vs. breach of contract, negligence/torts, property disputes (civil).
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