Which of the following statements is true of civil law?
A) In civil law, a person can be convicted of a crime only if proven guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt."
B) Civil law deals with the enforcement or protection of private rights.
C) In civil law, defendants who are guilty are punishable by imprisonment for more than a year.
D) Civil law deals with offenses that tend to injure society as a whole.

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Civil law is concerned with disputes between individuals or organizations and the protection of private rights, rather than criminal offenses against society.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Civil Law