(law) A degree of uncertainty to which a reason can be assigned; in those jurisdictions influenced by English common law, the minimum degree of uncertainty required to acquit a defendant.
Trials are “adversarial” in nature and an accused person is presumed innocent until proved guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
Los juicios son “contradictorios” por su naturaleza, y se presume la inocencia del acusado hasta que se prueba su culpabilidad más allá de toda duda razonable.UN-2 UN-2