Bona fide doubt may also be referred to as _____ doubt.

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Bona fide doubt is characterized by the presence of reasonable doubt about the guilt of the accused. Therefore, the best choice is B) reasonable doubt. The other options are not synonymous with bona fide doubt in the context of criminal law. A) substantial doubt implies a greater degree of doubt than is required for acquittal in a criminal trial, C) voluntary doubt is an unclear or undefined concept, and D) collateral doubt is not a recognized legal term.

Bona Fide Doubt May Also Be Referred to as _____