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What is a key difference between a criminal case and a civil case?

A) The outcome of a civil case cannot be decided by a jury.
B) The outcome of a criminal case cannot be decided by a judge.
C) The burden of proof in a criminal case rests with the defendant.
D) Defendants in civil cases are not provided court-appointed attorneys.
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User Kkoehne
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

literally everywhere I ever looked said D. just trust me

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D) Defendants in civil cases are not provided court-appointed attorneys.

Criminal cases cater to crimes committed against the state. Civil cases are for disputes between civvies.

Most of criminal cases are resolved with trial by jury. On the other hand, most civil cases are decided by a judge.

Proof beyond reasonable doubt must be substantiated by the plaintiff.

For criminal cases, defendants are provided with an attorney. For civil cases, however, the defendant is not entitled to an attorney and must find a private lawyer.

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