Question

If Jeremy used the credit cards, he could be sued by the credit card holders in a civil case. Describe what would happen in a civil case.

Answer 1

The opposing lawyer would try to prove to a panel of 8 jurors that he did indeed steal the cards and use them. If at least 6 of the 8 jurors determine he did, then he would have to pay the cardholders back for the charges he put on the card. If 6 of the 8 jurors determine he didn't do it, then the case is dropped. If it's somewhere in the middle, then it's a hung jury and there would be a retrial. I recently sat on a jury for 3 weeks for a more complicated civil case.