In a criminal trial, what is the standard that the prosecutor must meet to earn a conviction called?
a. The ability to convince the judge and jury.
b. The burden of proof of guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt."
c. Absolute certainty by the majority of witnesses of the defendant's guilt.
d. The preponderance of evidence that there is obvious guilt.
b
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