The standard of guilt in criminal trials is

a. clear and convincing evidence.
b. preponderance of the evidence.
c. without a doubt.
d. beyond a reasonable doubt.


D

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a. justice of the peace b. clerk of the court c. state attorney general d. magistrate

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