Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. Civil cases,
on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations seeking to
resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, the state, through a
prosecutor, initiates the suit, while in a civil case the victim brings
the suit. Persons convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or
both. However, persons found liable in a civil case may only have to
give up property or pay money, but are not incarcerated.
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