What is the burden of proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Kinloch, D068564 (Cal. App. 2016):
"The prosecution has the burden of proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt." (People v. Lopez (2010) 185 Cal.App.4th 1220, 1228 (Lopez).) " 'To determine whether the prosecution has introduced sufficient evidence to meet this burden, courts apply the "substantial evidence" test.' " (Id. at pp. 1228, 1229.)
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