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reasonable-inference rule

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A quick definition of reasonable-inference rule:

The reasonable-inference rule is a principle that allows a jury to use their common sense and draw logical conclusions from the evidence presented in a trial. This means that if there is evidence that suggests something, the jury can use that evidence to make a reasonable assumption about what happened. However, this rule does not allow the jury to make multiple assumptions based on one piece of evidence, which is known as pyramid inference.

A more thorough explanation:

The reasonable-inference rule is an evidentiary principle that allows a jury to consider any reasonable inference drawn from the evidence presented at trial when deciding a case. This means that the jury can use their own reasoning and common sense to make conclusions based on the evidence presented.

For example, if a witness testifies that they saw a person running away from a crime scene, the jury can reasonably infer that the person may have been involved in the crime. Another example could be if a defendant is found with a stolen item in their possession, the jury can reasonably infer that the defendant may have stolen the item.

The reasonable-inference rule is important because it allows the jury to make logical conclusions based on the evidence presented, even if there is no direct evidence linking the defendant to the crime. However, it is important to note that the inferences made must be reasonable and based on the evidence presented, and not based on speculation or prejudice.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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