Criminal law and civil law difference

Forum 1: examine the difference between criminal law and civil law in 2 pages. Use 3
sources. APA Format.

1) Discuss the primary differences between civil litigation and criminal prosecution.

2) Why are criminal defendants given more rights than civil litigants? Provide some examples of
the rights afforded to criminal defendants.

3) It is possible to be found not guilty in criminal court, but to be found guilty in civil court.
Explain how this is possible.
Provide an example of a scenario where this might be the case such as, murder versus
wrongful death or assault versus personal injury.
Forum 2: 2 pages. Use 3 sources. APA Format.
At trial, a prosecutor must prove mens rea but does not have to prove motive in order to be
successful in a prosecution. Unlike mens rea, motive is not an element of crimes. Mens rea and
Actus rea are needed for a crime to be established.
Answer the following questions:
1) Distinguish the difference between mens rea and actus rea.
2) What role do you think motive should play in criminal cases? Explain your answer.
3) How do you think having to prove mens rea instead of motive has affected the criminal justice
system?

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