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:

Defendant's Sanity

A legal determination regarding whether a defendant was mentally capable of understanding the nature of the crimes they are accused of and distinguishing right from wrong at the time of the offense.

Mental State

The condition of one's mind or psychological disposition at a particular time, including thoughts, feelings, and mood.

Historical Information

Data or facts about past events and contexts that can be used for understanding the present or predicting future trends.

Mental Disorder

A condition characterized by significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior, often associated with distress or impaired functioning.