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Criminal Vs Civil Law
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Module 3: What are the differences and similarities between Criminal Law and Civil Law
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What is the main function of criminal law?
To protect and vindicate PUBLIC rights.
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What is the main function of civil law?
To resolve PRIVATE disputes.
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Whose rights do civil laws protect?
Private Rights: a civil wrong or injury resulting from a breach of a legal duty.
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Whose rights do criminal laws protect?
Public Rights: a person victimized via murder, assault, rape or another crime directed at a person.
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Because criminal laws protect public interest, who prosecutes these crimes?
Criminal prosecutions are handled through the state or federal government. representative i.e. the State of California or by a district attorney
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Who prosecutes plaintiffs in civil law?
Private attorneys retained by either party.
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What burden of proof is needed to prosecute a defendant in criminal law?
Prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the defendant committed the crime they are charged with,
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What burden of proof is needed to begin a civil law case?
The plaintiff need only prove a preponderance of evidence.
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Criminal Law crimes may include:
murder, assault, rape, property crimes, theft, and vandalism.
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Civil Law crimes may include:
breach of contracts, car accident, divorce, and lawsuits.
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