A Major Difference Between a Tort Case and a Criminal

question 29

Multiple Choice

A major difference between a tort case and a criminal case is that ________.

• A)Only in tort cases are defendants guaranteed the right to counsel.
• B)The standard of proof in most tort cases is preponderance of the evidence, whereas in criminal cases it is beyond a reasonable doubt.
• C)Jury verdicts must be unanimous only in tort cases.

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Definitions:

Mood Disorders

A category of mental disorders involving persistent disturbances in a person's mood, leading to periods of depression or elevated moods.

Onset

The beginning or start of something, often used in the context of diseases, disorders, or phenomena.

Schizophrenic Disorders

A group of severe mental health conditions marked by disconnection from reality, often involving delusions and hallucinations.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction, despite superior evidence to the contrary, often found in psychological disorders such as schizophrenia.