Criminal:
public wrongs
prosecuted by the state
must provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt
right to legal counsel/ lawyer
defendant has right to silence/ refusal to testify (5th amendment)
penalties are based on the seriousness of their offense (depending on whether it’s a misdemeanor or felony)
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Civil:
private matters
private parties file a suit
preponderance of evidence
must hire own attorney
defendant may be forced to testify
penalties are either compensation or remedies, not jail time