meoriz cvicis

memorize civic

Expectation from prosecutors in criminal court

Conviction requires proof beyond reasonable doubt

Expectation from plaintiff in civil court

liability must be proven by a preponderance of evidence

contract law

Enforces agreement between people or groups

Tort law

Protection for people who have been injured by the recklessness of others

Mens Rea

Must show that the accused had intent in mental state to commit crime

Actus Rea

Must approve the accused has in engaged intentionally in the crime