What is reasonable doubt in a sexual assault case?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. Marcellus, 2012 ABPC 85 (CanLII):
Finally, I am mindful that reasonable doubt means a doubt that is based upon reason and common sense and is logically connected to the evidence, or the absence of evidence. Reasonable doubt cannot be based on sympathy or prejudice: R v. Lifchus (1997), 1997 CanLII 319 (SCC), 118 C.C.C. (3d)1 (S.C.C.). The Credibility of the Accused
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