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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminal justice > criminal law > evidence (law) > rules of evidence > burden of proof
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burden of proof  

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  • The standard that must be met to prove legal allegations. In criminal trials, where a person's liberty is at stake, the burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt.” In civil cases, where money is at stake, the burden of proof is “preponderance of the evidence” or clear and convincing evidence, which requires a lower standard of certainty. [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Burden of Proof]

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