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Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt in Criminal Trials

Quick fact

The 'beyond a reasonable doubt' standard is so high that it has been described as requiring a 'near certainty' of guilt—more than 90% probability—yet it is intentionally not defined as a precise percentage in most courts.

Why this is interesting

Imagine being on a jury: how sure must you be to send someone to prison? The law says 'beyond a reasonable doubt'—but what does that really feel like in a courtroom?