What are the major differences between criminal and civil law?

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gelphielvr · Answer

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

juicyapple · Answer

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

ts · Answer

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.

ts · Answer

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