Civil vs Criminal Law

Someone robbed the 7-11 down the street from your house

• Civl

• Criminal

Someone was harmed in a motorcycle accident and is suing for damages.

• Criminal

• Civil

The neighbors are getting a divorce

• Criminal

• Civil

Your aunt goes to court to ask for custody of her child

• Criminal

• Civil

Your friend gets caught selling pirated movies

• Criminal

• Civil

You slip and fall at the grocery store. You sue the grocery store.

• Criminal

• Civil

A CIA officer commits treason (betraying one’s country).

• Civil

• Criminal

The builder who you have a contract with fails to build your house.

• Civil

• Criminal

A driver runs a red light and kills someone.

• Criminal

• Civil

You get a speeding ticket.

• Criminal

• Civil