What is the main difference between civil cases and criminal ...

[krzymel]

What is the main difference between civil cases and criminal cases?
 
  a. Civil cases involve society as a whole, whereas criminal cases are more limited.
  b. Criminal cases are prosecuted by the government, while civil cases involve private persons or businesses.
  c. Only in civil cases does the guilty party go to jail; in criminal cases, financial penalties are imposed.
  d. The penalties are more severe for civil than for criminal violations because more people are affected.

Question 2

In which of the following statements are legal terms common to civil cases used correctly?
 
  a. The attorney sued for damages from the plaintiff.
  b. The defendant sued the plaintiff for damages.
  c. The plaintiff sued the defendant for damages.
  d. The plaintiff sued the defendant so that he would be incarcerated.

[Chou]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

[krzymel]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[aruss1303]

Gracias!