That is the core difference between something civil and criminal. In a criminal offense, a state brings in charges for the overall benefit of the society. You a

That is the core difference between something civil and criminal. In a criminal offense, a state brings in charges for the overall benefit of the society. You are basically asking a question on what makes a criminal offense. There are very clearly defined norms including violation of fundamental human rights which makes something criminal or civil. Killing someone, could be as clear case that something could be criminal.