Glenna has been charged with arson of a storage building. The prosecutor must prove Glenna's guilt:
A) by a preponderance of the evidence.
B) by the greater weight of the evidence.
C) beyond a reasonable doubt.
D) beyond shadow of a doubt.

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In criminal cases, the standard of proof is "beyond a reasonable doubt," which is the highest standard of proof required to convict a defendant.

Glenna Has Been Charged with Arson of a Storage Building