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Which work group has the responsibility of demonstrating to a jury that a defendant is guilty beyond a resonable doubt?
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the prosecutor
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What type of jury decides the fate of a defendant beyond a reasonable doubt?
A petit jury in a criminal trial decides whether or not a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The other type of jury, the Grand Jury, decides whether or not there is sufficient evidence to bring charges against a defendant prior to the trial. It does not decide whether or not the defendant is guilty. Therefore the Grand Jury is not bound by the standard of beyond a reasonable doubt.
A defendant in a criminal case is presumed innocent and to obtain a conviction the prosecution must establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?
True
A defendant in a criminal case is presumed innocent and to obtain a conviction the prosecution must establish the defendant?
...committed the crime - beyond all reasonable doubt.
Who bears burden of proving a criminal defendant guilty beyond reasonable doubt?
The prosecution.
Is it true a defendant in a criminal case is presumed innocent and to obtain a conviction the prosecution must establish the defendant guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?
That is a true statement.
What is the highest burden of proof?
The burden of proof is on the prosecutor. They must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty. The defense only needs to raise reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt. If jurors believe the defendant may have committed the crime, but have reasonable doubt then they must find the defendant not guilty.
What is exceedingly well?
"Exceedingly well" means performing at a level that goes beyond what is expected or required, demonstrating a high degree of skill, competence, or success.
Which student has done the most to fulfill his or her civic responsibility beyond the requirement for graduation?
Brian
Does the medical professional have any responsibility beyond the law?
No. They are not above the law, nor are they below it.
To convict a person of a crime a court must find the person guilty by?
A judge or jury must reach the decision that the defendant is guilty beyond a REASONABLE doubt. Not beyond ALL doubt - just "reasonable" doubt.
What is reason doubt?
That is the standard which must be met for conviction of a defendant in a criminal trial. Notice that the standard is not, "beyond ALL doubt," - only beyond REASONABLE doubt.REASONABLE DOUBT - The level of certainty a juror must have to find a defendant guilty of a crime. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt, therefore, is proof of such a convincing character that you would be willing to rely and act upon it without hesitation in the most important of your own affairs. However, it does not mean beyond ALL doubt.See below link:
What is the role of the trial jury?
in a criminal case to determine if the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt or not....in a civil case to determine if the defendant is liable to the plaintiff as a result of his (the defendant's) action or failure to act and if so to what extent
