Which of the following BEST describes the difference between a civil case and a criminal case?

A. A criminal case will only involve repayment of damages, while a civil case involves prison time as punishment.

B. A civil case will always have an appeal to a higher court, while appeals in a criminal case are up to the prosecutor.

C. A civil case has the potential for a prison sentence, while a criminal case only involves the relationships between individuals.

D. A criminal case involves a violation of a law designed to protect society, while a civil case deals with relationships between
individuals