Question

Which of the following would be an example of a criminal case?

A. One that involves a plaintiff who commits a crime
B.One that involves a defendant accused of committing a crime
C. One that involves a dispute between two parties
D. One that involves a dispute between a private citizen and the government

Answer 1

The answer should be B. Hope this helps :) 

Answer 2

B.One that involves a defendant accused of committing a crime

Step-by-step explanation:

A criminal case in the law and jurisdiction of the United States of America is when a person breaks the law and this breaking of the law is considered as harmfull to the society as a whole, for example a kidnapping, the state should prosecute the kidnaper and the victim has nothing to do with it, it is the State, or The people of the United States against the kidnapper, as it is an offense against the society as a whole. In civil cases is a private citizen or association against another private citizen or association.