What Is the Standard for Determining Guilt in Criminal Cases

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the standard for determining guilt in criminal cases?

• A) Guilt must be proven "beyond a reasonable doubt."
• B) Guilt must be proven "beyond any possible doubt whatsoever."
• C) Guilt is determined by "the preponderance of the evidence."
• D) Guilt is determined by the "standard of reasonableness."
• E) Guilt is determined according to different standards based on the severity of the crime.

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