What is the definition of a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Coronado, B269983 (Cal. App. 2018):
evidencethat is, evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid valuefrom which a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. [Citations.]' " (People v. Solomon (2010) 49 Cal.4th 792, 811 (Solomon).)
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