The Standard Used to Determine the Guilt or Innocence of a Person

question 172

Multiple Choice

The standard used to determine the guilt or innocence of a person charged with a crime is which of the following?

• A) Beyond a preponderance of the evidence
• B) Beyond a reasonable doubt
• C) Beyond a shadow of a doubt
• D) None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Legal Obligation

A duty, established by law, contract, or agreement, which requires an entity or individual to perform or refrain from performing a certain action.

Depreciation

The reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear, typically used for tax and accounting purposes.

Noncash Charge

An expense reported in the income statement of a company that does not involve actual cash flow, such as depreciation or amortization.

Cash Budget

A financial plan that estimates cash inflows and outflows over a specific period, used for managing liquidity and ensuring financial stability.