What are some differences between a criminal matter and a civil matter?

What will be an ideal response?


Criminal matters involve wrongs against society and involve punishment in the form of imprisonment; civil matters involve disputes between individuals and usually involve financial redress.

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Usually, the style of the case is the first things that appears in a legal citation. The style of the case refers to the name of the reporter in which the case is found

a. True b. False

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________ visitation occurs when a person is free to spend visitation time with the child as he or she wishes without additional persons being present

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Demonstrative evidence in the form of models, photographic enlargements, and other documents should be prepared sufficiently in advance to allow the witness to become familiar with the exhibits that will be used during their examination

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The purchaser’s right to terminate the contract in the event the improvements are damaged before closing is known as a “free look.” 

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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