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Question 1 (Essay Worth 10 points)
(HC) Do you think a defendant is more likely to lose in a criminal or a civil proceeding? Explain.
Your response should be at least five sentences. Use complete sentences and offer evidence to back up your opinion.

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Answer:

Criminal!!

Explanation:

In a civil case the plaintiff needs only to prove their case on a “balance of probabilities”, meaning more likely yes than no.Criminal defendants have a number of other Constitutional protections, because the outcome if they are found guilty is potentially a loss of freedom. Civil cases typically only involve paying money, which is a much lesser threat than the loss of liberty.For example, criminal defendants in most cases are entitled to a trial by jury. While a defendant’s liability in a civil lawsuit must be proven to be more likely than not, criminal charges must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The outcome of a successful criminal case may include fines, restitution, probation, or imprisonment.