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Carroll County-Criminal & Civil Law

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What is Civil Law?   A dispute between two or more parties usually involving contracts, property, family, or torts.  
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The person filing the suit is a civil case is known as the   Plaintiff  
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The person being sued in a civil case is known as the   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?   "A preponderance of the evidence"  
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What is true of most civil cases?   They are settled out of court through the use of a mediator who negotiates a settlement.  
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What is criminal law?   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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Who represents the government in a criminal case?   A Prosecutor  
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Why is the burden of proof much higher in a criminal case?   Because the punishment can be life, liberty, and/or property.  
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What is a plea bargain?   It's when the defendant admits guilt to a lesser charge for a lesser punishment.  
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Identify the case: Criminal or Civil Someone robbed the video store in town.   Criminal  
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Identify the case: Criminal or Civil You get a speeding ticket.   Criminal  
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Identify the case: Criminal or Civil You slip, fall and break a leg at the mall.   Civil  
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Identify the case: Criminal or Civil Your mom (or dad) sues for a divorce.   Civil  
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