Burden of Proof

Question 1

What are the 2 Burdens?

Answer 1

1. Burden of Production
2. Burden of Persuasion

Question 2

1. Burden of Production

Answer 2

A. The government has the burden of production regarding the elements of a crime.

B. D has the burden of production as to any defenses

Question 3

2. Burden of Persuasion

Answer 3

A. When the burden of production has been met, then go this step.

B. The party with the burden of production does not necessarily have the burden of persuasion

C. Government can carry the burden of persuasion (Beyond a Reasonable Doubt).