How are criminal laws different from civil laws? a. criminal laws are established by agencies of the executive branch, while civil laws are created by congress. b. criminal laws seek to protect public safety, while civil laws apply to disputes between people or groups. c. criminal laws regulate how people are treated after being arrested, while civil laws deal with the treatment of free civilians. d. criminal laws are the same for all people in all parts of the country, while civil laws apply only to people in the state where they were passed.