The Standard Required to Convict a Defendant Charged with a Crime

question 26

Multiple Choice

The standard required to convict a defendant charged with a crime at the adjudicatory stage of the criminal process is:

• A) proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
• B) absolute certainty.
• C) clear and convincing evidence.
• D) preponderance of the evidence.

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Definitions:

Psychopathy

A personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.

Diagnostic Criteria

A set of symptoms and signs used by healthcare professionals to accurately identify and classify diseases or psychological conditions.

Culture-biased

refers to a tendency to interpret or judge phenomena based on the norms, values, or practices of one's own culture.

Personality Disorders

A range of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.