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Civil Law vs Criminal Law

Civil Law Criminal Law

 Less serious mistakes  Serious mistake

 Involving individual interests  Involving public interest and

safety
 Claims to court are brought by

the individuals or single  Prosecution is made by federal

organisation involved attorneys

 Out-of-court settlement is  There is NO out-of-court

encouraged settlement

 Begins when a person's privacy is  Begins when a person is accused

violated of a criminal offense