There are two major groups of law: criminal laws and civil laws. Criminal laws regulate public conduct and are brought by the government, with penalties including imprisonment or fines. Felonies are more serious criminal offenses with over a year in prison, while misdemeanors have under a year. Civil laws regulate relations between individuals and groups, allowing lawsuits for injuries with potential money damages or other remedies awarded. The standard of proof in criminal cases is "beyond a reasonable doubt" while the lower standard of "preponderance of evidence" applies in civil suits.