Criminal and Civil Law

A punishable offense against society is called a

• Civil

• Criminal

• Crime

• Felony

A crime punishable by imprisonment for more than a year in a state prison or federal prison or by a fine of more than $1,000, or both, or death is a(n)

• Criminal Act

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• White Collar Crime

A crime punishable by imprisonment in a county or city jail for one year or less, a fine of $1,000 or less or both is called a(n)

• Felony

• Arbitrary Crime

• Misdemeanor

• Bribery

These laws include more serious crimes such as felonies or less serious crimes such as misdemeanors.

• Criminal Laws
• Civil Laws
• Military Laws
• Juvenile Laws

These laws include a wide range of subjects such as personal injury, divorce, taxes, property, and employment.

• Criminal Laws
• Civil Laws
• Military Laws
• Juvenile Laws

An individual seeks damages from a company for being fired illegally.

• Civil Law
• Criminal Law

A person is arrested by the police and placed in jail until his trial.

• Civil Law
• Criminal Law

A preponderance of the evidence is needed to punish an individual or group.

• Civil Law
• Criminal Law

Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is necessary to punish an individual or group.

• Civil Law
• Criminal Law

Mrs. Jones goes crazy and sues her students for inflicting extreme mental anguish on her by not completing their homework. 

• Civil Case
• Criminal Case