The difference between civil and criminal cases Objective 5.10 The difference between civil and criminal cases

The court settles a disagreement between two parties civil case The court settles a disagreement between two parties

civil

civil Your dog bit my leg.

civil I’m suing you. plaintiff

civil I did nothing wrong plaintiff

civil I’m not paying damages. defendant plaintiff

Defendant is liable for $5,000. civil Defendant is liable for $5,000. defendant plaintiff

civil $5,000 defendant plaintiff

Which court would have heard this case? General District Court because the lady sued for less than $15,000. Judge but no jury.

criminal case The court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony

criminal

criminal He broke the law.

criminal He robbed a bank.

criminal prosecution defendant It was a felony. represents the government defendant

criminal GUILTY prosecution defendant

criminal of a felony. prosecution defendant

criminal Go to the state pen. prosecution defendant

Which court would have heard this case? Circuit Court because he was accused of a felony.

General District Court Which court would have heard this case if he had stolen $20 from a candy machine? General District Court

General District Court Which court would have heard this case if he had stolen $20 from a candy machine? General District Court