What is the burden of proof?
Q: What is the burden of proof?
A: The burden of proof is a level of proof that a party seeking to prove a fact must reach before it is accepted in a court of law.
Q: What is the burden of proof in a criminal case?
A: In a criminal case, the burden of proof is on the prosecution.
Q: Is a defendant required to prove their innocence in a criminal case?
A: No, a defendant is not required to prove their innocence in a criminal case.
Q: What standard of proof must the prosecution reach in a criminal case?
A: The prosecution must reach the standard of proof of their version of the facts "beyond a reasonable doubt" in a criminal case.
Q: What is the burden of proof in a civil trial?
A: In a civil trial, the burden of proof is on the one bringing the case to court, called the plaintiff.
Q: What standard must the plaintiff meet in a civil trial?
A: The standard that must be met in a civil trial is that the "preponderance of the evidence" (weight of the evidence) is enough to prove their case.
Q: Does the burden of proof change depending on the type of case?
A: Yes, the burden of proof is different in a criminal case than in a civil case. In a criminal case, it is on the prosecution while in a civil trial it is on the plaintiff.
