The standard of proof to find a defendant who has been charged with a crime guilty is
A) a preponderance of the evidence.
B) a unanimous verdict.
C) beyond a reasonable doubt.
D) clear and convincing evidence.

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The standard of proof in criminal cases is "beyond a reasonable doubt," which means the evidence presented must be so convincing that there is no reasonable doubt of the defendant's guilt.

The Standard of Proof to Find a Defendant Who Has