Explain the ways evidence in civil cases

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1. Explain the ways evidence in civil cases differs from the approach in criminal cases.

2. What is the role of the prosecutor at trial? The role of the judge? The role of the jury?

3. Define burden of proof, burden of going forward, and burden of persuasion.

4. In what instances does the defendant have the burden of proving an affirmative defense.

5. Although a plea of self-defense generally concedes that the alleged criminal activity occurred, what kind of proof or evidence must a typical defendant introduce to gain a not-guilty verdict? Do some states place the burden of proof squarely on the defendant? Give an example.

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