It is easier to find an individual responsible for a wrongful death than it is to find them guilty of murder because:

A. Civil courts do not use juries
B. Burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt in civil cases
C. The accused must take the stand to testify.
D. In civil cases, the state prosecuting attorney has more leeway.


C

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