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Carroll County-Criminal & Civil Law

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show A dispute between two or more parties usually involving contracts, property, family, or torts.  
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show Plaintiff  
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show defendant  
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The burden of proof is lower in civil cases as compared to criminal cases so what is need in order to find a person liable?   show
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show They are settled out of court through the use of a mediator who negotiates a settlement.  
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show This involves crimes against the state that cane be misdemeanors (lesser crimes like traffic tickets, shoplifting, minor offenses) or felonies (rape, robbery, murder).  
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show A Prosecutor  
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show Because the punishment can be life, liberty, and/or property.  
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show It's when the defendant admits guilt to a lesser charge for a lesser punishment.  
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show Criminal  
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show Criminal  
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Identify the case: Criminal or Civil You slip, fall and break a leg at the mall.   show
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show Civil  
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