Question

Explain the difference between the prosecutor in a criminal case and the prosecutor in a civil case.

Answer 1

In a criminal case, the case is brought by the Government (Local DA, Department of Justice, State Attorney General, etc) who represents the people and prosecutes the case. In a Civil Case, the case can be brought by any party, including the Government and the party that brings the case is known as the Plaintiff, not the Prosecution.

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Answer 2

In a criminal case, the Government prosecutes the case on behalf of the people.

In a Civil Case, the party that prosecutes the case is the one that is wronged, which can include the Government.