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

whether the punishment is a fine or jail time


whether the verdict can be later appealed


whether a jury decides a verdict or not


whether someone is charged with a crime

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The fundamental difference between a civil case and a criminal one is that a criminal case involves a crime against the state, while a civil case is essentially a dispute between private parties. This is why a criminal case is often referred to as The State of South Carolina

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The fundamental difference between a civil case and a criminal one is that a criminal case involves a crime against the state, while a civil case is essentially a dispute between private parties. The judges in criminal and civil court have different powers. Criminal Court judges can punish you for breaking the law by sending you to jail. Civil Court judges can order you to pay money or a fine, or make decisions about your family or your home.

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