One of the main differences between a criminal case and civil case is that: In criminal court, the prosecutor has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt their case whereas in civil court, the individual/entity suing needs to show that it's "more likely than not" that the defendant broke the law. In state court, the prosecutor has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt their case whereas in federal court, the individual/entity suing needs to show that it's "more likely than not" that the defendant broke the law. In civil court, the prosecutor has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt their case whereas in criminal court, the individual/entity suing needs to show that it's "more likely than not" that the defendant broke the law. In federal court, the prosecutor has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt their case whereas in state court, the individual/entity suing needs to show that it's "more likely than not" that the defendant broke the law