Inside the telescope, light first reaches a primary lens. Primary lenses are convex â rounded â and are able to bend the captured light and aim it onto a secondary, focusing lens. This second lens is then responsible for focusing that light to produce a clear image of the object.
In a criminal trial, the burden of proof is always on the prosecution, as the defendant is presumed innocent. If the prosecution fails to prove guilt, the defendant does not need to prove anything. Below is the burden of proof in a criminal case: The Highest Standard: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt â A much higher burden than preponderance of evidence. The standard is that there is a great likelihood the accused committed the crime.
Burden of Proof. 1  Definition of Burden of Proof. 2  What is Burden of Proof. 3  Burden of Proof in a Civil Lawsuit. 4  Burden of Proof in a Criminal Case. 5  Burden of Proof Example in Murder Trial. 6  The Supreme Court on Burden of Proof. 7  Related Legal Terms and Issues.