Civil vs. Criminal Law?
A) John and Jane Smith are planning for the future. Now that they have a family they want to make sure that their children are cared for after their death. They seek the help of a lawyer that writes a will for them that designates caregivers for their children as well as the distribution of their funds and possessions.
B) Mr. George works for city hall. Recently he bought a fancy new car, expensive clothes, and has taken elaborate vacations. At the same time, the city's funds are not balanced. The police decide to question Mr. George who in turn seeks out a lawyer.
C) Patty and John have been married for seven years. In that time they have grown apart and do not get along well when they are around each other. They seek legal advice and start divorce proceedings.
D) Mrs. Mann owns a beauty shop and has a deal with a local soap distributor to supply her with soaps and lotions. She ordered and paid for several thousand dollars of soap. However, on the date of the first delivery, the soap distributor did not show up. Mrs. Mann has been unable to make contact with the distributor. She consults a lawyer to see about recouping the money she has lost.
Which statement best describes the clear distinction between civil and criminal law?
Responses
A Civil law is where a case begins criminal law is where a case goes if it is being escalated.Civil law is where a case begins criminal law is where a case goes if it is being escalated.
B Civil law includes cases that are heard on local and state levels while criminal law is under the jurisdiction of the federal court system.Civil law includes cases that are heard on local and state levels while criminal law is under the jurisdiction of the federal court system.
C Civil law is concerned with disputes between individuals while criminal law is concerned with wrongs committed against individuals, but also society.Civil law is concerned with disputes between individuals while criminal law is concerned with wrongs committed against individuals, but also society.
D It is difficult to determine a distinction between civil and criminal law. They share many variables and you must look for details to distinguish the two.