Which of the following is characteristic of the civil trial process as opposed to the criminal trial process?

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Which of the following is characteristic of the civil trial process as opposed to the criminal trial process?

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In civil trials, the standard for the burden of proof is "preponderance of the evidence," which is lower than the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard required in criminal trials. This means that the plaintiff must prove that it is more likely than not that the defendant is liable. This is a key characteristic distinguishing civil trials from criminal proceedings.

Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Civil Trial