To convict a person of a crime, a court must find that person is guilty __________.

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Beyond a reasonable doubt is the highest standard of proof required in a criminal case. It means that the court must be entirely convinced of the defendant's guilt based on the evidence presented, without any reasonable doubts. The other options (A) preponderance of the evidence and (C) absolute certainty are not the standards used in criminal cases.

To Convict a Person of a Crime, a Court Must