Standard Of Proof Flashcards

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1
Q

Standard proof in a criminal case is _

A

Proof beyond a reasonable doubt

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2
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If juror has _ then they should vote non guilty

A

A reasonable doubt

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3
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If 11/12 vote guilty, court will, on motion of gov, declare

A

A mistrial

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4
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Once mistrial declared, gov allowed to _

A

Re-try case

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5
Q

Cases can be retried as many times as _

A

Gov pleases

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6
Q

_ is where one person votes not guilty

A

Hung jury

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