Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Reasonable doubt
What constitutes reasonable doubt? if a victim was intoxicated during a bar room brawl with 50 persons and unable to identify 1 suspect at that time, later coming forward with information. Police questioned and released suspect that same night. Is there reasonable doubt?
Asked on 6/17/07, 10:28 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Reasonable doubt
Whether the evidence presents a reasonable doubt is for the jury to decide after hearing all the testimony, observing the witnesses and examining the evidence. There is no way to tell you whether the jury in the case you describe will find reasonable doubt or not. Keep in mind that the jurors will consider everything they see and hear, and will not limit themselves to your brief and slanted description of the evidence.
Answered on 6/17/07, 10:37 pm
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