Question

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.

Maura Goodwin was accused of stealing money from the office’s petty cash drawer over a two-year period. At her trial, the prosecuting attorney proved that Goodwin had access to the petty cash, and she had worked there during the time the money was taken. The prosecution did not have any witnesses or information that showed only Goodwin could have taken the money. Goodwin’s attorney proved that other people had access to the petty cash and that these people also worked in the office during the time that the money was taken.
Should Goodwin be found guilty of stealing the money? Why or why not?

Answer 1

no.

it is not proven beyond a reasonable doubt. the "evidence" being used against her applies equally to other people. it could have been any if them, and there is nothing presented to single her out as the one to be convicted over any of the others.