What is the test for establishing reasonable doubt in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Crisler, C052987 (Cal. App. 7/28/2008), C052987 (Cal. App. 2008):
CALCRIM No. 220 does precisely that. As we held in People v. Guerrero (2007) 155 Cal.App.4th 1264, 1268, this instruction "neither lowers the prosecution's standard of proof nor raises the amount of doubt the jury must have in order to acquit a defendant." Instead, it properly and unambiguously explains reasonable doubt and correctly states the government's burden of proof. Its use of the "abiding conviction" language is likewise proper. (People v. Campos (2007) 156 Cal.App.4th 1228, 1238-1239.) Defendant's claims to the contrary are meritless.
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