Maddox has been charged with vandalism of a privately owned office building. The prosecutor must prove Maddox's guilt:
A) by a preponderance of the evidence.
B) by a majority of the evidence.
C) beyond a reasonable doubt.
D) beyond any doubt.

Question

Maddox has been charged with vandalism of a privately owned office building. The prosecutor must prove Maddox's guilt:
A) by a preponderance of the evidence.
B) by a majority of the evidence.
C) beyond a reasonable doubt.
D) beyond any doubt.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In criminal cases, such as vandalism, the prosecutor must prove the defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." This is the highest standard of proof in the legal system, ensuring that there is a high level of certainty about the defendant's guilt before a conviction is made.

Maddox Has Been Charged with Vandalism of a Privately Owned Office