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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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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omelette
15:24
sometimes theres an option in the portal to directly upload it but for the ones who dont then email
goofy-goober
15:36
I just wanna see my results man, waiting is so painful :~(
any word on scalia or any school lol
oakenrays
15:52
scalia is dead fortunately
oakenrays
15:52
law schools are coming out slowly but surely
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:03
@UnderRepresentedTryhard: Yes only for YM applicants tho
RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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