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Marty

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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?
 
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Why would a witness in a trial be granted immunity?
 
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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.


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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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