Part 3 - This week also covers Torts. See how the Torts chapter contrasts to crimes (chapter 3). Some matters can be both civil and criminal. The standard of proof in each are different. The OJ Simpson case demonstrated the different standards of proof in criminal v. civil matters. (Although this was many years ago, it was recently in a NetFlix and/or cable documentary so hopeful that you all are familiar with the case.) In that case, OJ Simpson was found not guilty of the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, yet was held civilly responsible for causing the deaths of both. There are many crimes that also fall into a civil matter (i.e. assault and battery can be a crime but also be a tort for which damages may be awarded). These are not "business" types of criminal or civil matters, but for ease of demonstration shows the difference between the standard of proof. Criminal cases must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt and civil cases must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence