A criminal case is one that exposes you (generally) to jail or prison time. Class C citations in Texas are an exception and the penalty for a ticket is a monetary fine. Civil law is a broad umbrella for a variety of practice areas that seek outcomes other than criminal penalties - such as money, divorce, custody, etc.
In a criminal case, a person’s freedom is on the line. In a civil case, the issue commonly revolves around money. Criminal cases have the highest burden of proof – which is proof beyond a reasonable double.
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