Civil Attorney Procedure
A civil attorney must adhere to the rules of civil procedure. These rules vary dramatically from criminal procedure. The purpose of these rules is to promote a just outcome through a speedy, efficient, and fair trial.
For example, the plaintiff must bring a legally sufficient claim. If the plaintiff tries to claim something that is obviously not supported by any law, the defendant has the right to have the case dismissed.
Criminal cases, on the other hand, are initiated by the public prosecutor, an attorney who represents the public in charging and condemning an accused criminal.
For example, the rules of criminal procedure give the defendant the right to an attorney paid for by tax dollars if he or she cannot afford an attorney, as well as the right to face his or her accuser.
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Last Modified: 05-17-2011 02:26 PM PDT
