What is the definition of reasonable doubt and what is the test for reasonable doubt?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Oseguera-Haros, 21 F.3d 1118 (9th Cir. 1994):
A court's definition of reasonable doubt is reviewed for abuse of discretion. United States v. Nolasco, 926 F.2d 869, 872 (9th Cir.) (en banc), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 112 S.Ct 111 (1991).
The jury instruction on reasonable doubt stated in relevant part:
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