The Standard of Proof Necessary to Find a Defendant Guilty

question 72

Multiple Choice

The standard of proof necessary to find a defendant guilty in a criminal trial is _____.

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

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