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Though perhaps the bar is set lower when suing for damages? I believe the standard of proof required in civil cases (balance of probability) is lower than that required in criminal cases? (Beyond reasonable doubt)
This is true. The standard in a criminal trial is "beyond a reasonable doubt". In a civil suit it is: "The preponderance of evidence." I'm sure there are entire classes taught in law schools on the nuance of the meaning of those words but you don't have to be a lawyer to see that the latter is a much lower standard.