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Criminal and Civil Case Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
FAQ<\/td>\r\nCriminal<\/strong><\/td>\r\nCivil<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
What law applies?\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nPenal Law, various statutes, Criminal Procedure Law\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nVarious statutes, common law, Civil Practice Law and Rules\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Who is the victim?\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nA person or entity that is intentionally or reckless wronged, harmed, injured, killed,or had their property rights violated by the defendant.<\/td>\r\n \r\n\r\nThe person or entity that is intentionally or negligently wronged, harmed, injured, killed,or had their property rights violated by the defendant.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Who are the parties and who brings the case to court?\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nThe People of the State of New York\u00a0 and\u00a0Defendant.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nPlaintiff and\u00a0Defendant.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Who is seeking what?\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n\r\n

The People of the State of New York-punishment,rehabilitation, and deterrence.<\/p>\r\n

Defendant-Dismissal, plea bargain or not guilty verdict.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Plaintiff-Verdict in their favor usually for money damages or injunctive relief or specific performance.<\/p>\r\n

Defendant-Dismissal, settlement or verdict in their favor.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

What is the standard of proof?\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nBeyond a reasonable doubt.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nPreponderance of the evidence or clear and convincing evidence.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Who has the burden of proof?\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nThe People of the State of New York.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nThe plaintiff.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
What do we call the attorneys in\u00a0 these cases?\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nDistrict Attorney\/Prosecutor, or Assistant District Attorney (ADA).\r\n\r\nDefense Attorney, Public Defender, or Assigned\u00a0 Counsel.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nPlaintiff\u2019s attorney and .defense attorney.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Who pays for the attorney?\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n\r\n

District attorney-government. Defense Attorney-defendant. Assigned Counsel-government. Public Defender- government.<\/p>\r\n

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Parties pay for their own attorneys, or obtain free or reduced rates from pro bono attorneys and\/or agencies.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
What is the number of jurors?\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nSix (6) for a misdemeanor and twelve (12) for a felony.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nSix (6).\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
What verdict is required?\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nVerdict must be unanimous.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\nVerdict need not be unanimous.Only\u00a0 need 5 out of 6 to reach a verdict.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Criminal and Civil Case Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FAQ<\/td>\nCriminal<\/strong><\/td>\nCivil<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What law applies?<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Penal Law, various statutes, Criminal Procedure Law<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Various statutes, common law, Civil Practice Law and Rules<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Who is the victim?<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

A person or entity that is intentionally or reckless wronged, harmed, injured, killed,or had their property rights violated by the defendant.<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

The person or entity that is intentionally or negligently wronged, harmed, injured, killed,or had their property rights violated by the defendant.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Who are the parties and who brings the case to court?<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

The People of the State of New York\u00a0 and\u00a0Defendant.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Plaintiff and\u00a0Defendant.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Who is seeking what?<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\n

The People of the State of New York-punishment,rehabilitation, and deterrence.<\/p>\n

Defendant-Dismissal, plea bargain or not guilty verdict.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Plaintiff-Verdict in their favor usually for money damages or injunctive relief or specific performance.<\/p>\n

Defendant-Dismissal, settlement or verdict in their favor.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

What is the standard of proof?<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Beyond a reasonable doubt.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Preponderance of the evidence or clear and convincing evidence.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Who has the burden of proof?<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

The People of the State of New York.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

The plaintiff.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

What do we call the attorneys in\u00a0 these cases?<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

District Attorney\/Prosecutor, or Assistant District Attorney (ADA).<\/p>\n

Defense Attorney, Public Defender, or Assigned\u00a0 Counsel.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Plaintiff\u2019s attorney and .defense attorney.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Who pays for the attorney?<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

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District attorney-government. Defense Attorney-defendant. Assigned Counsel-government. Public Defender- government.<\/p>\n

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Parties pay for their own attorneys, or obtain free or reduced rates from pro bono attorneys and\/or agencies.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

What is the number of jurors?<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Six (6) for a misdemeanor and twelve (12) for a felony.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Six (6).<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

What verdict is required?<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Verdict must be unanimous.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Verdict need not be unanimous.Only\u00a0 need 5 out of 6 to reach a verdict.<\/p>\n

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