Explain the Purpose of the Adversary System in Both Criminal

question 69

Essay

Explain the purpose of the adversary system in both criminal and civil cases. Use examples and address both of these questions in your answer:
a. Why do guilty persons in criminal cases routinely plead not guilty?
b. Why do plaintiffs in civil cases who have been injured (i.e., suffered out-of-pocket expense) by the act(s) of the defendant to the extent of,say $25,000, customarily sue for much more, perhaps $250,000?

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