Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Civil Courts vs Criminal Courts

How can a person be found not guilty of a crime in criminal court but then be found guilty for what is essentially the same act in civil court?


Asked on 1/31/02, 12:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Civil Courts vs Criminal Courts

This can occur because of the difference in the standard of proof required. In criminal court the people must prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a moral certainty in a criminal case. In a civil case the standard of proof is by a preponderance of the evidence. That is 51%.

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Answered on 1/31/02, 12:28 am


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