SJD1501 ASSIGNMENT
3
SJD1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
SEMESTER 2 OF 2022
BY ARIA
THE LAW TUTOR
Terms of use
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Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own
work
Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
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Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is”
without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a
result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for
comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced,
resold or transmitted in any form or
by any means.
1. Difference between criminal and civil cases
Criminal cases
Criminal cases seek justice for crimes committed by the offender,
accused of breaking the law and generally involves prosecution from the
State for the harmed victim. The aim of criminal law is to prohibit
unwanted behaviour and punish everyone who commit acts deemed
undesirable by civilization. The case commences when the state files a
case against a defendant and is represented by a prosecutor (the
accused). A person can report crimes, but only the state has the
jurisdiction to file a criminal case against another person in court. A
criminal case is declared based on evidence proving above a reasonable
doubt that the defendant is guilty. If the defendant is found guilty in a
criminal case, the punishment may include prison sentence or a fine for
the unlawful act.
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SJD1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
SEMESTER 2 OF 2022
BY ARIA
THE LAW TUTOR
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own
work
Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Page 1 of 7
, SJD1501 ASSIGNMENT
3
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is”
without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a
result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for
comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced,
resold or transmitted in any form or
by any means.
1. Difference between criminal and civil cases
Criminal cases
Criminal cases seek justice for crimes committed by the offender,
accused of breaking the law and generally involves prosecution from the
State for the harmed victim. The aim of criminal law is to prohibit
unwanted behaviour and punish everyone who commit acts deemed
undesirable by civilization. The case commences when the state files a
case against a defendant and is represented by a prosecutor (the
accused). A person can report crimes, but only the state has the
jurisdiction to file a criminal case against another person in court. A
criminal case is declared based on evidence proving above a reasonable
doubt that the defendant is guilty. If the defendant is found guilty in a
criminal case, the punishment may include prison sentence or a fine for
the unlawful act.
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