Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of punitive damages?
A) They are intended to compensate victims.
B) They are awarded in cases where the defendant has already been criminally convicted.
C) They are awarded to punish the defendant for malicious,oppressive,or high-handed conduct.
D) They are intended to create a windfall for plaintiffs who have been victims of crimes.

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Punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant for particularly egregious, malicious, or reckless behavior and to deter similar conduct in the future, rather than to compensate the victim.

Which of the Following Is a Distinguishing Characteristic of Punitive