4-2 Connect Criminal Vs. Civil Law 1.The prosecutor kept saying that she had to meet her "burden of proof" which might be difficult in this case. What does that mean? Answer: HOW MUCH EVIDENCE SHE'LL HAVE TO PRESENT TO WIN HER CASE. 2.In a criminal case, the prosecutor has to prove that the defendant committed the offense: Answer: BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT 3.The "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard is: Answer: HIGHER THAN THE "PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE" STANDARD USED IN CIVIL CASES. 4.If the prosecutor proves every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt, then Katie would be found: Answer: GUILTTY OF THE CRIME ff.Wow! Let me look at the statue again. Looks like Katie could be charged with a : Answer: CLASS 3 FELONY 6.In a criminal case the defendant: Answer: CAN BE ORDERED TO PAY THE VICTIM MONEY. THIS PAYMENT WOULD BE COMBINED WITH ANYOTHER PUNISHMENT (LIKE IMPRISONMENT OR FINES TO THE GOVERNMENT) 7.Could I see Katie in civil court for stealing the ring? Answer: YES, AS THE VICTIIM YOU COULD SUE KATIE BECAUSE HER WRONGFUL CONDUCT WAS A CRIMEAND A TORT COMMITED AGAINST YOU. 8.In this case, you'd probably sue Katie for the intentional tort of: Answer: CONVERSION 9.In a civil case for conversion, you can request: Answer: MONETARY DAMAGES AS COMPENSATION 10.Which courts would handle this breach of contract claim against Katie? Answer: CIVIL COURTOVERALL 100%