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.
LaMarca Law Group, P.C. > Articles > What is the Standard of Guilt in Civil Cases? One of the most important underlying premises of any civil or criminal case is the level of proof that must be presented for the plaintiff or prosecution to prevail. This is sometimes referred to as the standard of guilt. In a criminal case, the defendant must be shown to be so certainly guilty that a reasonable person would not doubt the prosecutionâs case. In a civil case, however, the plaintiff is only required to present evidence and arguments which suggest that it is more likely than not that the assertions made are true.