Burden of Proof :

Burden of Proof: In a civil case, plaintiffs need only to prove that the defendant had committed a civil wrong by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not); in criminal cases the government must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt (not in doubt to a reasonable person). The burden of proof in criminal cases is much higher.

Why? Can you think of examples from the news where someone was found guilty in civil court, but not criminal?