What are the major differences between criminal law and civil law?

What will be an ideal response?


Criminal law deals with acts that harm the entire society. For example, a person accused of a crime will be prosecuted by a representative of the society and will risk relatively greater punishment. In order to be convicted of a crime the accused person must be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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

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Which of the following is not listed as a possible solution to the problem of stepchildren not inheriting from a stepparent?

a. Equitable adoption b. Inter vivos trust c. Marriage d. Property transfer via UTMA

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A mistake can occur when

A. both parties are wrong about a fact. B. one party is wrong about a fact. C. all of the above. D. none of the above.

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Following the reaching of a verdict, a jury is referred to as a hung jury

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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