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In a criminal trial, what is the standard of proof required to convict the defendant?

Retry Correct Incorrect The standard of proof required to convict a defendant in a criminal trial is “beyond a reasonable doubt.” This stringent criterion mandates that the evidence presented must leave no substantial doubts about the defendant’s guilt.

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In a criminal trial, what is the standard of proof required to convict the defendant?

• Preponderance of the evidence
• Beyond a reasonable doubt
• Probable cause
• Clear and convincing evidence