Question

What are the major differences between criminal and civil law?

Answer 1

// not sure if this goes under politics but I couldn't find a better subject to sort it under.

Answer 2

Criminal law involves the government for crimes to punish them and protect society. Civil law revolves around private parties to compensate victims.

Answer 3

Criminal law is designed to maintain public order by punishing "crimes against society," while civil law focuses on resolving private disputes between individuals or organizations.

Answer 4

@gelphielvr You could've put it under history depending on what timeline your question stems from