# The Legal Storyboard

> The Legal Storyboard is an independent educational publication that explains common legal processes and vocabulary in plain language. It helps readers prepare better questions, but it is not a law firm and does not advise anyone about a specific matter.

The Legal Storyboard publishes original, long-form guides about legal explainers. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus. Health-related content is educational and encourages professional consultation where appropriate.

## Court Basics

- [Burden of Proof: Civil vs. Criminal Cases](https://storielaw.com/burden-of-proof-civil-vs-criminal/): In U.S. courts, the prosecution generally must prove criminal guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
- [Burden of Proof vs. Standard of Proof](https://storielaw.com/burden-of-proof-vs-standard-of-proof/): The burden of proof identifies the party responsible for establishing a disputed point; the standard of proof identifies the required degree of persuasion.
- [Legal Burden vs Evidential Burden: Two Different Tasks](https://storielaw.com/legal-burden-vs-evidential-burden/): An evidential burden concerns whether enough evidence has been raised for a matter to be considered; a legal, or persuasive, burden concerns proving that…
- [Motion to Dismiss vs. Summary Judgment](https://storielaw.com/motion-to-dismiss-vs-summary-judgment/): In U.S. federal civil practice, a Rule 12 motion to dismiss often tests whether a complaint can proceed as pleaded or raises a threshold defense.
- [The Three Standards of Proof Explained](https://storielaw.com/standards-of-proof-explained/): The three commonly recognised trial standards are preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing evidence, and beyond a reasonable doubt.

## Dispute Options

- [Mediation vs. Arbitration: Key Differences](https://storielaw.com/mediation-vs-arbitration/): A mediator facilitates negotiation but generally does not decide the dispute; the parties choose whether to settle.

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