The Standard of Proof in a Criminal Case at Any

question 38

Multiple Choice

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

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

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