Under Criminal Law, the Burden of Proof Is ______

question 60

Multiple Choice

Under criminal law, the burden of proof is ______.

• A)beyond a reasonable doubt
• B)preponderance of the evidence
• C)clear and convincing evidence
• D)probable cause

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Definitions:

Event

An occurrence or happening, especially one of significance, that can be observed or participated in.

Dependent

Relies on or is determined by another object, condition, or factor.

Independent Events

Two or more events where the occurrence of one does not affect the probability of the other(s).

Probability

A quantification of the probability that a given event will happen, usually represented as a numerical value ranging from 0 to 1.