What is the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Chavez, 2d Crim. No. B194934 (Cal. App. 11/28/2007), 2d Crim. No. B194934 (Cal. App. 2007):
"At trial the People bore the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that: (1) appellant had been convicted of at least two separate sexually violent offenses; (2) he has a `diagnosed mental disorder'; and (3) his mental disorder made it likely that he will engage in sexually violent behavior if released." (People v. Poe (1999) 74 Cal.App.4th 826, 830.)
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