Civil Laws

Civil Laws are created by the legislature in order to protect the property rights (including bodily injury) of citizens. For instance, a person who was injured by a drunk driver can sue that drunk in a civil case and under some circumstances can sue the bar that served that drunk driver.

* A victim (plaintiff) can hire an attorney to sue the person (defendant) who caused injury.

* The defendant then hires an attorney to defend him/her.

* A judge or a jury will hear the civil case and will decide by a “Preponderance Of The Evidence” if the defendant was at fault, and if so, how much money the defendant will be required to pay to the victim.

* In a civil case money damages are the only penalty. Jail and prison are not an option in a civil case.

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