In Terms of the Burden of Proof, in Criminal Cases

question 33

Multiple Choice

In terms of the burden of proof, in criminal cases, the standard of proof for a person to be found guilty is _____, whereas in a civil trial, the standard of proof is usually _____.

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

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Definitions:

Preventive Maintenance

Regular and systematic inspection, cleaning, and repair of equipment and facilities to prevent sudden failure and ensure efficient operation.

Reactive

Responding to changes or issues as they occur rather than anticipating and preparing for them in advance.

MTBF Distributions

Mean Time Between Failures distributions, a statistical measure used to describe the expected reliability or availability of a system over time.