Change rape cases from "beyond a reasonable doubt" to "clear and convincing evidence".


Change rape cases from "beyond a reasonable doubt" to "clear and convincing evidence".
The Issue
Change the burden of proof in rape cases from "beyond a reasonable doubt" to "clear and convincing evidence."
Reasonable Doubt:
The standard of proof used in criminal trials to find a defendant guilty of a crime. When a criminal defendant is prosecuted, the prosecutor must prove the defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." A reasonable doubt exists when a juror cannot say with moral certainty that a person is guilty.
Clear and Convincing Evidence:
In order to meet the standard and prove something by clear and convincing evidence, a party must prove that it is substantially more likely than not that it is true.
The Issue
Change the burden of proof in rape cases from "beyond a reasonable doubt" to "clear and convincing evidence."
Reasonable Doubt:
The standard of proof used in criminal trials to find a defendant guilty of a crime. When a criminal defendant is prosecuted, the prosecutor must prove the defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." A reasonable doubt exists when a juror cannot say with moral certainty that a person is guilty.
Clear and Convincing Evidence:
In order to meet the standard and prove something by clear and convincing evidence, a party must prove that it is substantially more likely than not that it is true.
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Petition created on 31 March 2018