Adversary System

The standard of proof in a CRIMINAL case is...

• Beyond reasonable doubt

• Balance of probabilities

The standard of proof in a CIVIL case is...

• Beyond reasonable doubt

• Balance of probabilities

A person's liberty (freedom) should only be taken away for a good reason. This is...

• Presumption of innocence

• Presumption of bail

Until a court has proven you to be guilty, you have...

• Presumption of innocence

• Presumption of bail

When two opposing sides present their case to an impartial judge or jury, this is the...

In a CRIMINAL case, the burden of proof falls to the...

• Prosecutor

• Defendant

• Claimant

• Respondent

In a CIVIL case, the burden of proof falls to the...

• Prosecutor

• Defendant

• Claimant

• Respondent

When hearing a case, judges and juries need to be...