Which of the following statements about criminal and civil cases is correct?
A)The purpose of a criminal case is "to right a wrong", the purpose of civil case is to obtain a remedy.
B)Jury must have 12 people in civil cases but in criminal cases may consist of fewer than 12 persons.
C)Both criminal cases and civil cases require a fraud perpetrator to make payments for damages.
D)Only one claim at a time in civil cases however in criminal cases, various claims may be joined in one action.

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The purpose of a criminal case is to punish the offender for committing a crime, while the purpose of a civil case is to obtain compensation or restitution for harm or injury caused by someone else's actions.

Which of the Following Statements About Criminal and Civil Cases