Which one of the following is NOT true of a suit brought under criminal law?
A) It must be brought by the government.
B) It is brought on the ground of public policy.
C) Proof of guilt must be "by a preponderance of the evidence."
D) Conviction may result in imprisonment.

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Proof of guilt in a criminal suit must be "beyond a reasonable doubt," not "by a preponderance of the evidence."

Which One of the Following Is NOT True of a Suit