3 ms·
They need to bend over backwards with evidence because terrible shows like CSI and NCIS have convinced jurors that crime labs can perform magic and that they sh
by caymanjim 8y ago
They need to bend over backwards with evidence because terrible shows like CSI and NCIS have convinced jurors that crime labs can perform magic and that they should acquit despite a preponderance of evidence unless there's a giant stack of lab reports and a manic pixie dream nerd testifying.
- LuciferAdvocate 8y agoThey should. Preponderance of evidence is for civil charges, criminal charges require proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
- hopler 8y agoThe standard in criminal law is "beyond a reasonable doubt", which is a higher standard than "preponderance if evidence" which only satisfies civil claims.