Adjudication Decisions

Question 1

Rule of Lenity

Answer 1

If a criminal statute is ambiguous (Has multiple equally reasonable interpretations), the ambiguity must be resolved in D’s favor

Question 2

Direct Evidence

Answer 2

It is proof that does not require an inference

Question 3

Circumstantial Evidence

Answer 3

Poof of a fact that tends to show that some other fact is true.

Question 4

Standards of Proof

Answer 4

1. To Stop Someone (Reasonable Suspicion)
2. To Arrest (Probable Cause)
3. To Prosecute/ Charge Someone (Probable Cause)
4. To Adjudicate/ Convict Someone (Beyond a Reasonable Doubt)