Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

What is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

The required standard of proof necessary to convict an accused of a crime. The jury or court must be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt, i.e., to a moral certainty, of the defendant's guilt on each element of the charged crime.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Constitutional Law terms:

• Reasonable Notice
• Mere Suspicion
• Jurisdiction
• Presumption of Innocence
• Article III of the U.S. Constitution