Which of the following best contrasts the major difference in standards of evidence between civil and criminal cases?(1 point)

Responses

A criminal case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil case needs to present clear and convincing evidence.
A criminal case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil case needs to present clear and convincing evidence.

A criminal case has to present clear and convincing evidence, while a civil case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence.
A criminal case has to present clear and convincing evidence, while a civil case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence.

A criminal case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence.
A criminal case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence.

A civil case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a criminal case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence

1 answer

The correct response that best contrasts the major difference in standards of evidence between civil and criminal cases is:

"A criminal case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence."