Asked by Alexandria Santoyo on Jun 11, 2024
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In a criminal case, the state must prove its case
A) by a preponderance of the evidence.
B) in no uncertain terms.
C) beyond a reasonable doubt.
D) beyond any conceivable doubt.
Criminal Case
A legal proceeding against someone accused of committing a crime, where the government seeks to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Reasonable Doubt
The standard of evidence required in criminal trials that must be fulfilled by the prosecution to secure a conviction, indicating that there is no other logical explanation derived from the facts except that the defendant committed the crime.
Preponderance
A standard of proof in civil cases, indicating that something is more likely to be true than not.
- Identifying the proof burden in criminal cases.
Verified Answer
CD
Christopher de WetJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In a criminal case, the standard of proof required by the state is "beyond a reasonable doubt." This means the evidence presented must be so convincing that there is no reasonable doubt in the mind of a reasonable person that the defendant is guilty. This is a higher standard than "by a preponderance of the evidence," which is used in civil cases. "In no uncertain terms" and "beyond any conceivable doubt" are not standard legal terms of proof.
Learning Objectives
- Identifying the proof burden in criminal cases.