Phrases
This is the reason why many people who get jury summons have their cases cancelled.
What is the defendant agreeing to a plea deal?
Finding someone liable in this type of trial means the judge or jury has found that the "preponderance of evidence" is at least 51% against the defendant.
What is civil?
In a criminal trial, if the judge or jury returns with a guilty verdict, that means they have satisfied this burden of proof: guilty ________ __ ______________ ______.
What is "beyond a reasonable doubt"?