Rosa, who operates a Street Tacos restaurant in her apartment, is charged with criminal violations of the local health and building codes, state license regulations, and federal environmental statutes. To obtain a conviction, the prosecution must

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In criminal cases, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt" for every essential element of the offense. This is a higher standard of proof than "more likely than not," which is used in civil cases, and it requires more than just showing evidence as reasonably permitting a guilty verdict. The standard does not involve persuading a specific fraction of jurors but rather meeting this high burden of proof.

Rosa, Who Operates a Street Tacos Restaurant in Her Apartment