Types of Cases

Criminal Cases vs. Civil Caseshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoXCYVfenp4

Criminal Cases

• Felony: A serious crime.• Crimes against people: murder, manslaughter, rape,

assault and kidnapping• Crimes against property: excessive vandalism (over

$250), fraud and larceny (burglary, robbery and theft).• Victimless Crime: illegal drugs and gambling.

Criminal Cases Continued…

• Misdemeanor- A minor crime.• ticket , summons, shoplifting or minor vandalism

(under $250)

Criminal Cases Concluded…

• Prosecution: government employee that brings a charge against the accused.

• Defendant: A person who is accused of a crime.

Civil Cases

• Legal action taken because of a dispute between two parties.

• Plaintiff files a lawsuit to recover money, property, or due to injury.

• Defendant is the person being sued.