The case is filed by the government. The case is filed by a private party. The burden of proof always lies with the .V state. The guilty party is subject to a variety of The guilty party must usually provide punishments including imprisonment. financial compensation to the plaintiff. Which statement BEST completes the chart? The burden of proof always lies with the government. The burden of proof is initially with the plaintiff and can switch to the defendant. The burden of proof is initially with the state and can switch to the plaintiff. The burden of proof always lies with the defendant