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:

Environmental Factors

External elements including climate, land, water, vegetation, and pollution that impact living organisms and ecosystems.

Biological Determinism

The belief that human behavior and social phenomena are determined by biological factors, often minimizing the role of environmental and social influences.

Positivism

A theoretical approach that considers all understanding to be based on science.

Criminal Behaviour

Conducts that violate legal statutes and are subject to sanctions by state authority.