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Is a jury permitted to convict a defendant solely based upon circumstantial evidence?

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It depends
If it’s questionable evidence that might not be 100% then no but if it’s obvious then yes
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Answer:

Depends.

Step-by-step explanation:

If that's enough to make the jury think that they are guilty, beyond a reasonable doubt then yes. If they have even the smallest doubt in their mind, then no.

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