Which One of the Following Is NOT True of a Suit

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT true of a suit brought under criminal law?

• A) It must be brought by the government.
• B) It may be a state or a federal case.
• C) Proof of guilt must be "by preponderance of the evidence."
• D) Conviction may result in imprisonment.

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