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Burden of Proof & Sufficiency of Evidence

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o 14th Amendment Due Process Clause requires that the government prove guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in all criminal cases

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Proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

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♣ Prosecution must prove all elements of every crime charged beyond a reasonable doubt.

♣ Burden is always on the prosecution!!!