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National Institute of Justice (NIJ) (see reuse policy).
In a criminal case, the essence of a trial is the presentation of evidence (proof) sufficient to convince the fact finder that every element of a criminal charge has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt. The fact finder (the entity that determines which evidence to believe, if any) may be the judge alone, or a jury.
In certain cases, where the accused seeks to raise a particular defense, the fact finder must also decide whether the defendant has proved the elements of that defense.
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Date Created: August 7, 2023