Title: Can a Person Be Convicted Without Evidence? - Crooks, Low & Connell, S.C.
Headings: Can a Person Be Convicted Without Evidence?
Can a Person Be Convicted Without Evidence?
Can a Person Be Convicted Without Evidence?
The Prosecution’s Burden of Proof in Criminal Trials
What Is “Evidence?”
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Content: Who wins? The answer is clear: The defense. Since it is up to the prosecution to prove that the defendant committed the crime alleged, if the prosecution does not provide any proof (in the form of evidence), the case must be dismissed. “…beyond a reasonable doubt.” – Not only must the prosecution introduce evidence of guilt, it must prove the defendant’s guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” If the prosecution presents some evidence, but not enough to clearly prove that the defendant committed the crime, the jury should find the defendant not guilty. What Is “Evidence?” A lot of the confusion about evidence in criminal cases stems from a lack of clear understanding of what constitutes “evidence.” To many people, evidence means physical evidence – a literal smoking gun or drugs in the possession of someone caught red-handed.