How to Define the ‘Reasonable’ in Reasonable Doubt
“Beyond a reasonable doubt” is the highest burden of proof within the American legal system. Still, there is some wiggle room.
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“Beyond a reasonable doubt” is the highest burden of proof within the American legal system. Still, there is some wiggle room.
In general, juries that have repeatedly report an impasse are unlikely to reach consensus. But sometimes, those asked by a judge to try hard...