Civil law and criminal law are two broad and separate entities of law with separate sets of laws and punishments. read more
Who initiates, standards of proof, and the case of O.J. Simpson. read more
Civil law is where the victim of a crime can ask for restitution and fines when the defendant has not carried out a legal duty. The easiest way to differentiate the two types of law is by looking at the party that is allowed to bring any proceedings against the other party. read more