This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why does the Supreme Court require beyond a reasonable doubt as the standard of proof in criminal ... (Read 56 times)

Marty

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 553
on: Aug 17, 2018
Why does the Supreme Court require beyond a reasonable doubt as the standard of proof in criminal cases, rather than preponderance of the evidence as in civil cases?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why would a witness in a trial be granted immunity?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Awesome

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 280
Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

there is a risk of sending innocent people to prison
a life is at risk

Answer to Question 2

A witness in a trial would be granted immunity when they have testimony against other criminals, but would incriminate themselves.


Marty

  • Member
  • Posts: 553
Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

JCABRERA33

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

Many patients in wheelchairs require assistance. Many patients in wheelchairs require assistance.
SOHC engines usually require additional components such as a rocker arm to operate all of the ... SOHC engines usually require additional components such as a rocker arm to operate all of the ...
How to quickly determine the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic equation in standard form How to quickly determine the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic equation in standard form
The Standard Rain Gauge The Standard Rain Gauge
Trig Proof Trig Proof
Trigonometric Proof Trigonometric Proof
Video: Electrocardiogram Examination

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library