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In American criminal trials the prosecution bears the burden of proof that the defendant’s guilt exceeds a reasonable doubt. Yet the phrase itself is absent from the Constitution and undefined in law.
The book gathers essays from more than 80 distinguished contributors – including attorneys, judges, novelists, journalists, religious leaders, and convicted felons – who examine the standard from every angle. Their analyses illuminate how the concept is interpreted, applied, and debated in United States courts, offering readers an in‑depth look at one of the legal system’s most important and elusive principles.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Larry King
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