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Learn: Criminal Law - Steps in a Criminal Case
Step #4: Decision & Sentencing
Amendment VIII
...nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
The petit jury decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty and the decision must be unanimous. A defendant must be found guilty “Beyond A Reasonable Doubt” or else set free. The judge then issued a sentence. Why do you think that standard of proof is so high for criminal cases?
Learn: Criminal Law - Steps in a Criminal Case
Step #4: Decision & Sentencing
Amendment VIII
...nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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The petit jury decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty and the decision must be unanimous. A defendant must be found guilty “Beyond A Reasonable Doubt” or else set free. The judge then issued a sentence. Why do you think that standard of proof is so high for criminal cases?
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