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What are main differences between criminal law and civil law including tort law?
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Quite simply, criminal law deals with violations of statutory crime and its punishment, civil law deals with non-criminal things such as contracts/business, and things such as divorce, etc. You can be charged under both criminal and civil proceedings though. A perfect example is OJ Simpson being aquitted of criminal charges but being found guilty in civil proceedings. Probably the biggest difference between the two is what is called "BURDEN OF PROOF"
In criminal proceedings the burden is "BEYOND ALL REASONABLE DOUBT" for someone to be convicted. This means that the evidence points substantially towards guilt and there is little to no question of guilt. For a jury in this case you would need everyone in agreement or the case is a mistrial. Unaminity is the key.
In civil proceedings all that is required is "preponderance of evidence" which means that if it is found that it was more likely than not that an incident occured then you can be convicted. This kind of proceeding is really a "who has the best evidence" type of case. Only a majority of jury members decision is needed in this case.
ANSWER 2
1. Criminal Law cases must prove the person's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, whilst civil cases must be proved on the balance of probability
2. The main difference however is who the law is aimed at.
Theoretically criminal law is a considered to be harming all members of society. Consequently, the victim of the criminal case is all of society; hence the case is brought on behalf of the police and prosecution on behalf of society. In contrast to this, civil/private law, the offence is committed against the individual :)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn a country which uses civil law, the legal system is based upon legal principles and codes usually rooted from the laws and legal system of the Roman Empire. Any updates to the legal code must be made through legislation or other lengthy processes. Furthermore, judges must make rulings based only on these codes. On the other hand, a country which uses common law has a legal system based upon past judicial opinions. Thus, common law systems acquire their laws over time and may have their laws altered by single rulings.
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∙ 13y ago1. in civil cases you must be sure beyond a doubt.
2. civil does not involve the government directly.
3.you must testify.
Another View: Not all of the above are correct.
(1) Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is NOT necessary. Guilt need only be established by the "preponderance of the evidence," (i.e.: it is more likely than not) that the defendant is guilty.
(2) The plaintiff must give evidence and testimony
(3) no jail/prison sentences are associated with civil case, only monetary penalties.
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∙ 15y agoSee: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_differences_between_a_criminal_case_and_a_civil_case
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∙ 14y agoCriminal Law involves an offence against the state or public, Civil law invloves an offence against a person.
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