Definitions for beyond a reasonable doubt
be·yond a rea·son·able doubt

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1. beyond a reasonable doubtnoun

   A legal standard for deciding the outcome of a criminal charge, requiring evidence that is sufficient to eliminate any doubts that a reasonable person might entertain about whether a claim is more likely to be true than not.

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1. beyond a reasonable doubt

   Beyond (a) reasonable doubt is a legal standard of proof required to validate a criminal conviction in most adversarial legal systems. It is a higher standard of proof than the standard of balance of probabilities (US English: preponderance of the evidence) commonly used in civil cases because the stakes are much higher in a criminal case: a person found guilty can be deprived of liberty, or in extreme cases, life, as well as suffering the collateral consequences and social stigma attached to a conviction. The prosecution is tasked with providing evidence that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in order to get a conviction; failure to do so entitles the accused to an acquittal. This standard of proof is widely accepted in many criminal justice systems, and its origin can be traced to Blackstone's ratio, "It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer."

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1. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

   Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is a 1956 film directed by Fritz Lang and written by Douglas Morrow. It stars Dana Andrews and Joan Fontaine. Considered film noir, it was the last American film directed by Lang.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of beyond a reasonable doubt in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of beyond a reasonable doubt in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of beyond a reasonable doubt in a Sentence

1. Tommy Skakel:

   Looking at the evidence, your honor, looking at the state of the case, it is my belief that the state can not prove this case beyond a reasonable doubt.

2. James Scurlock.While Kleine:

   Statements that are made without foundation or knowledge about the case are irresponsible -- they're reckless, we have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that it's not self-defense.

3. Iowa Paul:

   In our country, even if you are a terrible person, if you are murderer or a rapist, you are accused, but then you're given a chance to confront tour accusers. The burden is on the government. There has to be a burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt.

4. Mike Hurst:

   If you look at the history of this office, we have consistently prosecuted employers, companies and owners when evidence has been presented to us to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that they have violated federal criminal laws.

5. Chad Wolf:

   Dismissals are very case-specific and based on our assessment of available evidence. If we do not believe we can prove a charge beyond a reasonable doubt, we will dismiss the case.

References

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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_A_Reasonable_Doubt
3. ^ Wikidata
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