Which of the following is a key difference between criminal trials and civil trials?

A. Criminal trials include an automatic appeal to a federal appellate court.
B. Criminal trials always have juries, whereas juries are optional in civil trials.
C. Criminal trial decisions can be appealed, whereas civil trial decisions cannot.
D. Criminal trials require a higher degree of certainty of guilt or responsibility.
E. Criminal trials always have judges.


Answer: D

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