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The judgment given by the jury?
It is called the verdict. In a criminal case it will be Guilty or Not Guilty. In a civil case it will be Liable or Not Liable.
How is the decision made by the jury in a civil case different from the decision made in a criminal case?
In a civil case, the jury decides whether the defendant is liable or not liable for the alleged harm or wrongdoing. In a criminal case, the jury decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of committing a crime. The standard of proof is higher in a criminal case (beyond a reasonable doubt) compared to a civil case (preponderance of the evidence).
Can someone be found innocent in a criminal case yet be found liable or guilty civilly for the same event?
Yes.
Before you go to trial can the state of Oregon hold your property for evidence in a criminal case when it had nothing to do with the case and you have proof that you legally obtained it.?
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How does a jury state their conclusion in a civil case?
Juries are rarely used in civil cases. (In England that is anyway) If they are (which literally is only in EXTREME circumstances) then it will be the same procedure as in a criminal case except the jury will find the defendant liable, or not liable, as opposed to guilty or not guilty.
What is the significance of each element of a criminal or civil action?
In either case, each element of an allegation must be proven in order for the Plaintiff to prevail. In a criminal case that would be for the defendant to be found guilty and in a civil case that would be for the defendant to be found liable. For details on the elements of each case, please see the related links below.
Can a person be sued in tort and also charged in criminal court?
Yes, perhaps the most well known case of that happening is the OJ Simpson situation where he was found not guilty in a criminal case of murdering his ex-wife and another man, and he was found civilly liable for their deaths. For information on the civil and criminal processes please see the related links below.
What does it mean if the defendant is to be found liable?
If a defendant is found liable, it means that the court has determined they are legally responsible for the harm or damages caused to the plaintiff. This finding typically results from a civil lawsuit where the plaintiff has successfully proven their case by a preponderance of the evidence. Liability may lead to the defendant being required to pay monetary damages or fulfill specific obligations as ordered by the court. It does not imply criminal guilt but rather a breach of civil duty.
What does criminal liability mean?
From a legal perspective, criminal liability is a subset of liability that implies the law was broken and harm may have been done to a person. Example: If a person owns a car and it has a defect that causes it to run into a person, the car owner is liable but not criminally liable (the maker of the car may be criminally liable, however, if they knew about the defect and did nothing to correct it). An easy rule of thumb is that criminal liability means State charges, while general liability could mean a civil case or even an informal resolution.
What is the role of the trial jury?
in a criminal case to determine if the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt or not....in a civil case to determine if the defendant is liable to the plaintiff as a result of his (the defendant's) action or failure to act and if so to what extent
Criminal case in Maryland?
WHAT ABOUT a criminal case in MD ????
Can a child can register a case against a cheating mother?
No. Minors (under 18) are not 'legally capable' of filing suits in court.
