reasonable doubt

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A fair or logical doubt, often used in legal contexts.

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  • The prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
  • If there is any reasonable doubt, the jury must vote not guilty.
  • The defense attorney's primary goal is to create reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors.
  • He was convicted because the evidence left no reasonable doubt as to his involvement.
  • A reasonable doubt is not a fanciful or speculative doubt; it is one based on reason and common sense.
  • The judge carefully explained the legal standard of reasonable doubt to the jury.
  • Even a small inconsistency in the timeline of events can introduce reasonable doubt.
  • Her alibi was so strong that it immediately established a reasonable doubt.
  • We must be convinced of the facts beyond all reasonable doubt before making a final decision.
  • The lack of a murder weapon was enough to plant a seed of reasonable doubt.