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What is the burden of proof required to convict a defendant in a criminal trial? What is the burden of proof required for a party to prevail in a civil case? Is the standard the same for each? Why or why not? What is the general type of penalty that is imposed on the losing party in a criminal case? A civil case? Fully explain any differences.

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The solution discusses what is the burden of proof required to convict a defendant in a criminal trial and for a party to prevail in a civil case.

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The burden of proof in a criminal trial is on the prosecution to prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." In a civil case, that burden is on the prosecution to prove "by a preponderance of the evidence." Thus, in a criminal suit the burden has to not ...

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