A Few Thoughts About Closing Arguments
We all think we know what it’s like in a courtroom based on what we’ve learned from the movies. At the end of a trial, the lawyers can address the jury directly and present a dramatic final statement to sway the decision. But, as we’ve discussed, the...
Reasonable Doubt
A “reasonable doubt” is a real doubt, based on your reason and common sense after you’ve carefully and impartially considered all the evidence in the case. “Proof beyond a reasonable doubt” is proof so convincing that you would be willing to rely and act on it without hesitation in the most important of your own affairs.