beyond a reasonable doubt
The standard of evidence in a criminal case. The standard requires that the jury must be satisfied that the prosecution has proved every element of the crime. It does not require that all doubt be eliminated, but only those doubts that would be considered reasonable by an ordinary person. Selected beyond a reasonable doubt links: |
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