Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Standard of Proof in Criminal Cases — Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that the standard of proof in criminal trials is beyond reasonable doubt, and once established, contrary positions unsupported by evidence are unavailing. The principle applies in criminal trials. It ensures that the standard is properly applied. The principle reflects the burden on…

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