In a criminal case, the burden of proof is always placed on the?

Question

I have only four answers
A. victim
B. defendant
C. plaintiff
D. government

Answer 1

toss up between C and D because in a criminal case, the plaintiff IS the government. I'd go with D though since 'plaintiff' usually refers to the person bringing forth a 'civil' suit.

Answer 2

Not always any one of them.

The burden of proof for the prima facie (initial) case rests on the prosecutor (government), who must prove all elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

However, if the defendant raises any affirmative defenses, then the burden of proof shifts and is on them to prove those defenses. Such proof must usually be by at least a preponderance of the evidence, but is sometimes even higher, by clear and convincing evidence.

Answer 3

The Burden is always on the Prosecution in Criminal Cases and on the Plaintiff in Civil Litigation. As a tid bit, in criminal cases, the prosecution has to prove their case beyond a "reasonable doubt" and in Civil cases its called "A preponderance of evidence" Meaning more likely than not. If you notice in the Case of OJ Simpson, he was found not guilty in the criminal case (beyond reasonable doubt) and he was found to ("More likely than not")be responsible (51% scale of proof from the plaintiff) for their deaths

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Criminal Records Search Database : http://www.SearchVerifyInfos.com

Answer 6

the district attorney bares the burden of proof........ unless the defense initiates a motion that shifts the burden to him

Answer 7

The prosecution

Answer 8

It's "D" government.

Answer 9

C or D