The Standard of Proof in a Criminal Case at Any

The standard of proof in a criminal case at any level, except for military tribunals, is that ________.

A) judges or juries decide which side is better supported by the evidence
B) judges or juries must find a defendant innocent unless there is some incriminating evidence
C) judges or juries must find a defendant guilty unless the evidence shows that he or she is clearly innocent of the crime
D) a judge or jury merely decides whether the defendant seems to be guilty of the crime
E) a judge or jury must find a defendant innocent unless the evidence shows that he or she is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt