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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
