1. Unit 8—Criminal Justice
Criminal v. Civil Law
Unit 8—Criminal Justice

2. Criminal Law
Civil Law
Types of Cases
Examples of Cases
Criminal Conduct
Disputes between
private parties
Theft
Assault
Murder
Contracts, wills,
divorce, child
support
Negligence, libel
Unfair hiring
practices
Product defects
Botched medical
Procedures
Car & other
accidents

3. Criminal Law
Civil Law
Names of Opposing Sides
Goals of those Bringing the Case
Prosecution
(gov’t brings
charges) v.
Defense or
Defendant
Plaintiff (brings the
suit) v.
Defendant
Punishment
Fines
Jail Time
Probation
Compensations
Money
Property

4. The End