Criminal v Civil

Question 1

defendant has to testify if subpoenaed

Answer 1

civil

Question 2

must have an attorney or have one available for advice

Answer 2

criminal

Question 3

defendant does not have to testify (5th amendment)

Answer 3

criminal

Question 4

proof is a preponderance of the evidence

Answer 4

civil

Question 5

plaintiff is the government

Answer 5

criminal

Question 6

attorney for plaintiff is the prosecutor

Answer 6

criminal

Question 7

verdict is liable/no cause for action

Answer 7

civil

Question 8

penalty includes probation, community service, fines

Answer 8

criminal

Question 9

penalty includes property and status

Answer 9

civil

Question 10

penalty only includes jail for contempt

Answer 10

civil

Question 11

plaintiffs and defendants can be individuals, organizations, businesses, or government

Answer 11

civil