In a criminal case,being found guilty can result in ________ and in a civil case being found guilty can result in ________.

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In a criminal case, the defendant can be subjected to fines and jail sentences if found guilty, reflecting the punitive nature of criminal law. In contrast, a civil case typically results in financial penalties for the defendant if they are found liable (not "guilty" as civil cases do not determine criminal guilt), as civil law aims to compensate the plaintiff rather than punish the defendant.

In a Criminal Case,being Found Guilty Can Result in ________