This discussion asks you to examine the difference between criminal law and civil law.

Please thoroughly discuss each of the following:

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.