Tag: reasonable doubt

Burden of Proof

“It is better that 100 guilty persons should escape than one innocent person should suffer.”  —Benjamin Franklin The burden of proof is a legal concept that refers to the responsibility of a party to prove a particular fact or claim in a legal situation. This concept is essential in both civil and criminal cases, and […]

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A Guide to the Trial Process

Criminal offenses, including federal, state, and misdemeanors, are subject to a high burden of proof. The burden of proof rests with the prosecutor, who must establish the defendant’s guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” This is an extremely high standard, but because it is so high, the defendant frequently has a great chance to fight the […]

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