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What are the differences between preponderance of the evidence and reasonable doubt?
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∙ 9y ago
They are similar but are NOT the same.
The preponderance of evidence is the standard for juries to follow in CIVIL trials.
Reasonable doubt is the standard for guilt in CRIMINAL trials.
NOTE: The standard is NOT beyond ALL doubt - just "'beyond REASONABLE doubt."
The two sound similar but in reality they are not, and the presiding judge will instruct the jury on the difference when he gives the jury its instructions.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoBeyond a reasonable doubt means that the state's evidence is so persuasive, that a reasonable person cannot question the guilt of the person.
Preponderance of the evidence means that it is more likely than not, that it happened a certain way.
Reasonable doubt is the standard for conviction for criminal trials in the US.
Preponderance of the evidence is used for civil trials.
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∙ 14y agoAlways a tricky explanation. In a criminal trial "belief beyond a reasonable doubt" does not mean belief beyond all doubt or every doubt. No person can ever be convinced to that level of certainty. It refers to the juries adherence to reasonable but strict standards of proof - and require that sufficient convincing proof leading to conviction must be present in the evidence in the case. In a civil case "the preponderance of the evidence" means something less. The plaintiff must only be able to present enough proof of their argument that a reasonable person would be persuaded by the strength of their claim versus the explanation and objectios of the defendant.
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∙ 14y agoPreponderance of the evidence means whether it is more likely or not.
Beyond a reasonable doubt means that there is no other explanation than the accused is guilty.
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