The Standard of Proof in a Criminal Case at Any

question 54

Multiple Choice

The standard of proof in a criminal case at any level,except for military tribunals,is ____________________.

• A) judges or juries merely decide which party's side is better supported by the evidence
• B) a judge or jury must find a defendant innocent unless the evidence shows that she or he is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
• C) judges or juries must find a defendant guilty unless the evidence shows that she or he is clearly innocent of the crime
• D) a judge or jury merely decides whether the defendant seems to be guilty of the crime
• E) judges or juries must find a defendant innocent unless there is some incriminating evidence

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Definitions:

Ethical Reasons

Motivations or justifications for actions and decisions based on moral principles and values.

Analogue Measures

Assessment tools or methods that simulate real-life situations or conditions in order to measure behaviors, attitudes, or other psychological states.

Social Psychology

Scientific investigation of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviour are influenced by the actual, imagined or implied presence of others.

Intention To Harm

A deliberate desire or determination to cause physical or emotional injury or damage to another person.