talking about civil and criminal law reminds me of a very unfunny incident in my youth. we were in a pizza hut and conversation turned to law (some law students in the group). someone suggested that paying the bill for the meal is a civil case and not criminal if not paid because it depends if the customer agreed with the adequacy of the food. I went to the toilet and when i came out I saw everyone running like hell out of the door leaving me there with the bill.