The other standard is “by clear and convincing evidence,” which means that there is a high probability that a piece of evidence is true. One is the “preponderance of the evidence” standard, which means certain facts or evidence presented at trial are more likely than not to be true (just over 50% is fine). In a civil trial, where a person’s freedom is not at stake, there are two possible standards of proof that must be met in a case. In practice, it is impossible to precisely define “reasonable doubt.” It can be easier to understand, however, by contrasting it to the standards of proof used in civil trials. The standard of proof is the level of certainty each juror must have before determining that a defendant is guilty of a crime. Proving guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt” refers to the standard of proof the prosecution must meet in a criminal case.
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