Which of the following is true of establishing guilt in a criminal matter?

A. The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
B. The defense must prove the defendant innocent beyond a reasonable doubt.
C. The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty by a preponderance of evidence.
D. The defense must prove the defendant innocent by a preponderance of evidence.


A. The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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a. True b. False

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