What is the difference in the burden of proof required in criminal and civil proceedings?

What will be an ideal response?


Criminal—burden of proof of beyond a reasonable doubt; civil—burden of proof is
preponderance of the evidence.

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A presentence investigation report is generally written by whom?

A. The judge B. The judge’s clerk C. The probation officer D. The parole officer

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According to Human Rights Watch (2001) the response of guards to complaints of is often inadequate and even callous.

a. Violence b. Rape c. Coercion d. Corruption

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Inmates who may not be able to defend themselves and are often beaten or raped are known as:

A) ?rats. B) ?punks. C) ?crows. D) rollies. E) ?johns.

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Which of following is NOT one of the four levels of mens rea?

A) Likelihood B) Purposefulness C) Knowing D) Neglect

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