Question

Explain the differences between criminal law and civil law? Be sure to include in your explanation the purpose of each type of law; who starts the action; who has the burden of proof; and the standard of proof required to prove the case?

Answer 1

	Civil Law	Criminal Law
Meaning	These are the general laws which mainly deals with the conflicts between the individuals, organizations or both in which the wrongdoer has to compensate the other party	These are the laws related to the crime committed against the society or as a whole
Who starts the action	The plaintiff starts the proceedings	The government tarts the case
Purpose	To uphold the right of an individual and compensate for the losses	To maintain the law and order in the society and to punish those who are culprit
Starts with	The plaintiff files a case in the related court	A complaint is lodged with the police who investigates the case and hen a case is filed in the court
Burden of proof	The plaintiff has the burden of proof	The government or the investigating agency has the burden of proof
Standard of proof	Clear and convincing evidence	There will be a very high standard of proof that is beyond a reasonable doubt

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