Which of the Following Is True of Establishing Guilt in a Criminal

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of establishing guilt in a criminal matter?

• A)The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
• B)The defense must prove the defendant innocent beyond a reasonable doubt.
• C)The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty by a preponderance of evidence.
• D)The defense must prove the defendant innocent by a preponderance of evidence.

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Definitions:

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