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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