A Legal Action brought by the government against a person charged with committing a crime.

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A Legal Action brought by the government against a person charged with committing a crime

Felony Crimes for which the sentence is 1 year or more in prison Misdemeanor Crimes for which the sentences is less than 1 year in prison

Regulates a problem between people, - individuals or groups of individuals

a civil action (lawsuit) can be brought to court when one person feels wronged or injured by another person.  Penalties include $ or action but not jail time

A crime can be brought up in both and Court

Sides Trial Verdict Prosecution vs Defendant Plaintiff vs. Defendant Jury, unless a judges is requested Judge or Jury Based on proof of Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt-all jurors must agree Based on the best evidence

Punishment innocent guilty Case dropped no penalty $, property, or service (or a combo of the three) Charges dropped- set free Fine, community service or jail time(or a combo of the three) Right to Appeal Right to Appeal Follow-up

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