I can't remember how the phrase, or, the law, is worded. I do need to know.
2006-09-19 16:24:41 · 5 answers · asked by dirtytruck 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
In criminal law, it is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
In civil law, the case is decided by a preponderance of the evidence.
2006-09-19 16:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by Xeod 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Presumed innocent until proved guilty.
The other phrase relates to the degree the state must prove its case, depending on the case being civil or criminal.
Guilty based on the preponderance of evidence, or
Guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
2006-09-19 16:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One is "presumed innocent until proven guilty". Guilt is measured differently for different types of cases. Guilt needs to be proved beyond REASONABLE doubt.
2006-09-19 16:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by Topher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If it was beyond a shadow of a doubt, no one would ever get found guilty! The link below will get into more specifics.
2006-09-19 16:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really not sure but that sounds pretty good to me :)
2006-09-19 16:26:51 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa&Michael U 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋