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9) If the prosecution fails to prove without a shadow of a doubt that the defendant is

guilty, then the defendant is entitled to a guilty
charge
verdict.
10)lf guilty the sentence or punishment is determined by a

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Answer:Reasonable doubt stems from insufficient evidence. If it cannot be proved without a doubt that the defendant is guilty, that person should not be convicted.

In a criminal case, the prosecution bears the burden of proving that the defendant is guilty beyond all reasonable doubt.

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