Civil v Criminal Cases

When a plaintiff brings a suit against a defendant for a wrong committed, and seeks to receive damages.

• Criminal Criminal

• Civil Case

When a government brings a case against a defendant accused of breaking the law, and the defendant could receive jail time.

• Criminal Case

• Civil Case

Who initiates the proceedings in a criminal case?

• Prosecutor or grand jury

• Plaintiff or grand judge

Explain how the Fifth Amendment protects a person charged with a crime?

The burden of proof standard in a criminal case is, but the burden of proof standard in a civil case is

• Beyond a reasonable doubt, preponderance of the evidence

• Preponderance of the evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt