Which one of the following is NOT true of a suit brought under criminal law?
A) It must be brought by the government.
B) It may be a state or a federal case.
C) Proof of guilt must be "by preponderance of the evidence."
D) Conviction may result in imprisonment.

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In criminal law, the standard for proof of guilt is "beyond a reasonable doubt," not "by preponderance of the evidence," which is a lower standard used in civil cases.

Which One of the Following Is NOT True of a Suit