In order for prosecutors to prove a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, they must convince a jury that

A.) there is some credible evidence that the defendant committed the crime
B.) there is substantial evidence that the defendant committed the crime
C.) there is no plausible reason to believe the defendant did not commit the crime
D.) it is more likely than not that the defendant committed the crime


Ans: C.) there is no plausible reason to believe the defendant did not commit the crime

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