Which one of the following statements with regard to the characteristics of civil and criminal actions is true?
A) If a person is convicted of a criminal offence, he cannot also be sued in a civil action by the victim.
B) A civil action is a private action; that is, a person or persons sue another or others usually for the purpose of being compensated for injury or loss suffered.
C) In a criminal case, an individual person is taking the action against the accused.
D) The prosecutor must prove his case based "upon a balance of probabilities."
E) The person who begins a civil action is usually called the "prosecutor."

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A civil action is indeed a private action where one party sues another to seek compensation for a loss or injury suffered. Option A is incorrect as a victim can still bring a civil suit against a convicted criminal for damages. Option C is incorrect as the state or government brings the action against the accused in a criminal case. Option D is also incorrect as the prosecutor must prove his case based on "beyond a reasonable doubt," not "a balance of probabilities." Option E is incorrect as the person who begins a civil action is called the plaintiff, not the prosecutor.

Which One of the Following Statements with Regard to the Characteristics