In a criminal case in Utah, the prosecution bears the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused person is guilty of the crime with which he or she is charged. This is a higher burden of proof than the plaintiff in a civil case bears, which is decided based merely on a preponderance of the evidence. In other words, prosecutors must present a larger amount of proof and in a sufficiently compelling way to meet the requirements for a criminal conviction of a defendant in a felony case.
What is Included in the Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases?
