A civil case is a lawsuit, usually seeking the payment of money, filed against someone accused of wrongfully causing some kind of injury to another. The injury involved may be a personal injury, some kind of property damage, or some kind of financial loss. The plaintiff (the person who brings the suit) is the party claiming to have been harmed, and the defendant (the person sued) is the party alleged to have caused the harm. The burden of proof is relatively low in a civil case.

A criminal case is brought by the local, state or federal government in response to a suspected violation of law and seeks a fine, a jail sentence or both. Civil cases are generally brought by private individuals or corporations seeking to collect money owed to them, or monetary damages. See similar questions...

A criminal case is brought by the authority of the state or federal government, represented by the prosecutor (known as the district attorney or United States attorney). Criminal cases seek punishment such as a fine, jail time, or both as the outcome. Civil cases usually are brought by private parties or corporations and seek to collect monetary damages. See similar questions...

Yes. You can be selected to sit on either a civil or criminal case. The Judge will inform you when you report as to which type of case is on the jury draw calendar. See similar questions...

In a criminal case, a crime has been committed and the State of Nevada or a city is the plaintiff. The purpose of a criminal case is to hold the defendant accountable for his illegal actions. A crime is an offense against society in general, not just a particular victimized person. Criminal courts are concerned with punishing and rehabilitating the defendant. See similar questions...

criminal" suspension is a suspension you received because of your conviction in court for a D.W.I. The Department of Motor Vehicles will send you a suspension notice telling you the length of time of your criminal suspension. civil" suspension is the suspension which was given or mailed to you by the officer who stopped you. The Department of Motor Vehicles will send you a suspension notice telling you the length of time of your civil suspension. See similar questions...

The critical difference is the penalty involved and the burden of proof. Those who are found guilty of crimes, even minor ones, risk the loss of their liberty as a result. Civil wrongs are typically addressed by an award of monetary damages. In addition, the burden of proof in criminal matters is "beyond a reasonable doubt", which is much stricter than the "preponderance of evidence" standard that is used in most civil cases. See similar questions...

Civil cases are cases that are between two people or agencies such as a divorce case, a landlord-tenant case, etc. Criminal cases are always brought by a prosecutor against a person charged with committing a crime. See similar questions...

The different court systems have different burdens of proof. To be found guilty in a criminal proceeding, the state must show beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty of the crime charged. Beyond a reasonable doubt is a difficult burden to meet. In a civil case the plaintiff must show by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant is responsible for any damages. Numerically, a preponderance of the evidence is a showing of a 51% certainty that the defendant is responsible. See similar questions...

When you have been arrested for DWI you face both an administrative revocation of your license (through MVD), and a criminal prosecution, which may also result in the revocation of your driver's license. The two cases are entirely separate, which means you can lose your license through MVD even if you are found innocent in your criminal case. See similar questions...

A civil action is commenced by the filing of a complaint. Parties instituting a civil action in a district court are required to pay a filing fee pursuant to Title 28, U.S. Code, Section 1914. The current fee is $350. Complaints may be accompanied by an application to proceed in forma pauperis, meaning that the plaintiff is incapable of paying the filing fee. Proceedings in forma pauperis are governed by Title 28, U.S. Code, Section 1915. See similar questions...

Individuals do not file criminal charges in U.S. district courts. A criminal proceeding is initiated by the government, usually through the U.S. attorney's office in coordination with a law enforcement agency. Allegations of criminal behavior should be brought to local police, the FBI, or other appropriate law enforcement agency. See similar questions...

In criminal prosecutions, a victim's mental health history cannot be disclosed without a court order. A victim's sexual history also cannot be disclosed without a court order. In contrast, a victim's mental health and sexual history are often critical to proving a victim's damages in a civil lawsuit. They may be safeguarded with confidentiality orders. An attorney will discuss these issues with you if you seek consultation about a possible civil lawsuit. See similar questions...

You may still seek to collect the amount of the check, or the debt represented by the check, by suing the maker of the check for the amount of money owed to you. The fact that the elements of the criminal or civil statutes does not apply to your case does not negate the fact that the person who made the check owes you money. See similar questions...

Answer: Criminal prosecution, involves action by law enforcement to punish the criminal for violating the law and to protect society. In a civil lawsuit, the type our attorneys handle, the goal is to help the victim find justice through financial compensation. We can recover money from the criminal or from people responsible for security where the crime occurred. More information >> See similar questions...

Criminal Penalties - Although state laws vary across the United States, in most states there are several laws that address criminal penalties for various types of elder abuse. Some states have increased penalties for those who victimize older adults. Increasingly, across the country, law enforcement officers and prosecutors are trained on elder abuse and ways to use criminal and civil laws to bring abusers to justice. This is excellent news for elder rights activists. See similar questions...

You probably can't. Wisconsin law allows a judge to "expunge" a case in only two situations, both involving youthful offenders: Misdemeanors committed by a person under 21. If the judge ordered expunction upon successful completion of the sentence, the record can be expunged. See ?973.015, Wis. Stats. Adjudication of a juvenile delinquent. A juvenile who has been adjudged delinquent can, upon reaching age 17, petition the judge for expunction of the juvenile adjudication. See ?938.355, Wis. See similar questions...

Workers' Compensation law restricts the types of damages that can be recovered by an injured worker. In theory, you are only entitled to have your medical bills paid and to recover your lost wages and loss of earning capacity. On the other hand, the damages in a civil lawsuit are much broader. In addition to the items of damage recoverable in a Workers' Compensation claim, a civil lawsuit allows recovery for pain and suffering both in the past and in the future. See similar questions...

All criminal and civil hearings are scheduled by Magisterial District Judge John D. Whitesell's office. They can be contacted at (570) 595 - 2520. <Back to Top> See similar questions...