Beyond a reasonable doubt

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000708",
  "term": "Beyond a reasonable doubt",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The highest standard of proof required in criminal cases, meaning that the evidence presented must be so convincing that no reasonable person would question the defendant's guilt. This standard places a heavy burden on the prosecution to eliminate any reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors. It is a cornerstone of the presumption of innocence.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/beyond-a-reasonable-doubt/"
}