Do you have to be found guilty beyond reasonable doubt?

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2026-05-13 22:15

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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.

The 'reasonable doubt' standard applies only to criminal court cases.

The standard in civil court cases is less, and requires only that the preponderance of the evidence (i.,e.: the 'weight') be sufficient.

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