The difference between a civil case and a criminal case is: Group of answer choices Civil cases are brought by one party against another and the burden of proof is preponderance of the evidence. Criminal cases are brought by the government against a party and the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt. Civil cases are brought by one party against another and the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt. Criminal cases are brought by the government against a party and the burden of proof is preponderance of the evidence. Civil cases are brought by the government against a party and the burden of proof is preponderance of the evidence. Criminal cases are brought by one party against another and the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt. Civil cases are for over $75,000 and criminal cases are for under $75,000