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Why is the reasonable doubt standard used in criminal cases?

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When a criminal defendant is prosecuted, the prosecutor must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil litigation the standard of proof is either proof by a preponderance of the evidence or proof by clear and convincing evidence.

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