Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

sufficiency-of-evidence test

Read a random definition: legal demand

A quick definition of sufficiency-of-evidence test:

A sufficiency-of-evidence test is a guideline used in criminal cases to determine if there is enough evidence to warrant a conviction. It is used by a grand jury when deciding whether to indict a suspect. The test states that if all the evidence presented is uncontradicted and unexplained, it would be enough to convict the suspect.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The sufficiency-of-evidence test is a guideline used in criminal procedure to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant a conviction. It is used by a grand jury when considering whether to indict a suspect. If all the evidence presented is uncontradicted and unexplained, it would be enough to convict the suspect.

Example: A grand jury is considering whether to indict a suspect for robbery. The prosecution presents evidence that the suspect was seen on surveillance footage at the scene of the crime, and that the suspect's DNA was found on a piece of evidence left at the scene. If this evidence is uncontradicted and unexplained, it would be enough to warrant a conviction by the fact-trier.

Explanation: The sufficiency-of-evidence test is used to ensure that there is enough evidence to support a conviction. In the example, the evidence presented by the prosecution is uncontradicted and unexplained, meaning that there is no other evidence that contradicts or explains it. Therefore, it would be enough to convict the suspect if the case went to trial.

sufficiency of disclosure | sufficient

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
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
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.