Civil vs. Criminal Trials Comparision Storyboard

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Branches of Government - The Judicial Branch - Criminal Vs. Civil trial

Who is the trial between?
CIVIL
VS.
Who is the trial between?
CRIMINAL
VS.
In a civil trial, the trial is between two parties, or individuals. The disputes are usually over legal disputes, divorces, injuries, negligence, or breaches of contract.
What are the results of the trial?
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A criminal trial is between an individual or party versus the government. A criminal trial occurs when an individual or party has broken a law of society, and they admit guilt, or attempt to deny or justify their actions.
What are the results of the trial?
In a civil trial, the individual at fault is usually punished by paying the plaintiff a sum, as determined by the judge.
Who decides the case?
Depending on the severity of the crime, the guilty party can be forced to pay a fine, serve jail time, serve probation, or in some states they can be executed.
Who decides the case?
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In most civil trials, a judge presides over the case and determines guilt. A civil trial can have a jury if either side requests one.
In a criminal trial, a jury listens to the evidence and witnesses, and uses that information to determine guilt. A judge presides over the case to ensure a fair legal process, but it is up to the jury to determine guilt.

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