Which one of the following is NOT true of a criminal suit?

A) A criminal suit is brought by the government, not by an individual.
B) In a criminal suit, guilt is never presumed.
C) A purpose of a criminal suit is repayment to the victim.
D) A criminal suit requires a higher burden of proof than a civil suit.

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Ashwin Banga · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  A criminal suit's primary purpose is to determine the guilt of the accused and to punish the offender, rather than to provide repayment to the victim. While restitution may be a component of the punishment, it is not the primary purpose of a criminal suit.

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