QUESTION
What is the difference between preponderance of evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt?
Asked on Sep 24th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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Is it possible for someone to be found liable of a Tort but be found "not guilty" of the same crime?
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Yes. See OJ Simpson.
Answered on Sep 29th, 2015 at 1:30 PM
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Different levels of proof, crimes are more difficult to prove that civil liabilities, so the answer is yes. To see a prime example Google O J Simpson, not guilty for murder, civilly liable, however.
Answered on Sep 29th, 2015 at 10:39 AM