Considering the Difference Between Criminal and Civil Law, Which of the Following

question 33

Multiple Choice

Considering the difference between Criminal and Civil law, which of the following statements is not true?

• A) Criminal law deals with offenses against society as a whole, whereas civil law deals with rights and duties between individuals
• B) Plaintiffs in criminal cases must only prove their case by the "preponderance of evidence."
• C) In civil trials, the jury's decision need not be unanimous.
• D) All of the above statements are true.

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