![]() ![]() The notion of reasonable doubt is inextricably intertwined with the presumption of innocence. ![]() In our criminal justice system, every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Supreme Court of Canada has offered a number of guidelines applicable to the concept of reasonable doubt. The term “reasonable doubt” has a specific meaning in criminal law. At minimum, it is sufficient for the defence to argue that the Crown has failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. It is not up to the defendant or his or her criminal defence lawyer to prove the defendant’s innocence. If the Crown fails to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, the judge/jury must acquit the defendant. This means that the Crown must prove that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that the judge or jury must be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty. Beware of little expenses a small leak will sink a great ship.The standard of proof in a Canadian criminal trial is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.between you, (and) me, and these four walls.between you, (and) me, and the lamppost.between you, (and) me, and the gatepost.between you and me and the bedpost/gatepost/four walls/lamppost.Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. prove (something) beyond a reasonable doubt.not see beyond/past the end of your nose.get control over (someone or something).can't see beyond the end of (one's) nose.beyond/within the realms of possibility.(one) can't see beyond the tip of (one's) nose.(one) can't look beyond the tip of (one's) nose. ![]() (one) can't look beyond the end of (one's) nose.Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. ![]()
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