How is the civil justice system different than the criminal justice system?

The civil justice system is a cornerstone of our democracy and handles cases that arise from civil disputes, such as lawsuits, estates, and trusts, rather than crimes...

The civil justice system handles cases that arise from civil disputes, such as contract violations, rather than crimes, which are handled in the criminal justice system.

Often, the civil justice system is the only safeguard that citizens have against unethical corporations or the negligence of others-- but these corporations are trying to trick you into voting away your right to a civil jury.

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