Searching for the legal definition of this. Thanks
2007-11-30 18:28:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's an appelate law term. (Apealing a criminal conviction is appelate law)
It's the level of doubt that leaves an appellate court unable to be confident that a conviction is valid.
Richard
2007-11-30 19:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no legal definition. It depends on the circumstances.
2007-12-01 02:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of if it as if it's when the level of doubt is such that it seems that it's humanly impossible to decide one way or another.
2007-12-01 02:53:35 · answer #3 · answered by thescience@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just means "serious doubt!" Nothing more.
2007-12-01 02:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by CLUELESS IN SEATTLE-JANE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋