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Reasonable doubt

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A quick definition of Reasonable doubt:

Reasonable doubt is when the jurors are not sure if the defendant is guilty or not because there is not enough evidence to prove it. If there is reasonable doubt, the defendant cannot be found guilty.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Reasonable doubt is when jurors have enough doubt about a defendant's guilt based on a lack of evidence. This doubt must be reasonable and not just a feeling or suspicion.

Example: In a murder trial, the prosecution presents evidence that the defendant was at the scene of the crime and had a motive to kill the victim. However, there is no physical evidence linking the defendant to the murder weapon or the victim's body. The defense argues that there is reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt because there is no direct evidence connecting them to the crime.

Explanation: This example illustrates how reasonable doubt can be used in a criminal trial. Jurors must consider all the evidence presented and determine if there is enough proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime. In this case, the lack of physical evidence linking the defendant to the crime creates doubt about their guilt, which could lead to an acquittal.

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@texaslawhopefully: aw im sorry to hear tht. i also rsn out of messages AGAIN AND I JUST GOT HERE...im asking cuz i cant find something on the app tht i thought maybe one of yall knew.
@ImpartialLion: yeah, that does sound good. I'm sure will get a II soon
mine was very generic and we have similar numbers
babycat
16:02
I like that Chicago specifically says don't recite shit from our website
I'm hoping so. I feel like my PS might've been too personal or too whiney. I feel like it either hits or totally whiffs depending on who reads it
UVA loved it, but HLS and Chicago don't seem to love it as much
hey UVA hates me, so the process is fairly random
babycat
16:04
end of cycle everyone posts their PS
It's so random.
babycat
16:04
it's like flashing
@babycat: FRRR
Create a google folder and throw that shit in
I will probably add a link to all my materials end of cycle
I never thought about it but I think I will too
16:05
GULC would be about 5:30 right
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:08
if washu admissions emails me one more time i might delete my lsac account
Dkk
16:08
Lol, the Cornell waitlist wave. Get fucked.
Dkk
16:08
That fucking sucks.
snow
16:08
lowkey im going to be optimistic. i just saw that some people applied early sept. and got II for schools in January
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: I've been tempted to put them in spam
snow
16:08
lmaooo dk
dk praying on all our downfall
Dkk
16:09
I hope you guys tell me to eat a dick when I get my R's and WL's.
praying for your success inshallah
Dkk
16:10
I want it to be brutal.
Dkk
16:10
Noooooo
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:10
@texaslawhopefully: THEY SEND THEM TO YOU EVEN AFTER YOU GOT ACCEPTED???
I've been getting them literally every other day for months now
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:11
that’s absurd
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