Legal Question in Personal Injury in Maryland
What is the difference between intentional tort fraud and the crime of fraud?
Asked on 4/19/12, 2:41 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
RAYMOND CARIGNAN
Raymond Carignan, Esq, LLC
one is civil and the other is criminal
Answered on 4/19/12, 2:43 pm
Cedulie Laumann
Arden Law Firm, LLC
Torts are committed against private individuals whereas crimes are considered as committed against the State. Different standards/burdens of proof apply.
Answered on 4/19/12, 2:55 pm