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Katelyn Metropoulos
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Criminal law differs from tort law in that:

A) criminal law involves a public wrong.
B) tort law involves legal action by governmental authorities.
C) tort law protects the public.
D) criminal law compensates the injured party's loss.

Criminal Law

Criminal Law is the body of law that relates to crime, outlining offenses, prescribing punishments, and regulating the prosecution of individuals accused of committing crimes.

Tort Law

A body of law that addresses, remedies, and provides relief for civil wrongs not arising out of contractual obligations.

  • Differentiate between criminal law and tort law.
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