Beyond a reasonable doubt” is the highest burden of proof within the American legal system. Still, there is some wiggle room.

The Colorado Supreme Court placed its stamp of approval on Monday on a revised definition of “reasonable doubt” that ...

Sometimes high-stakes criminal investigations in places like Decatur, DeKalb County move quickly, especially when the prosecution pursues more serious offenses involving violence. Families are ...

Reasonable doubt is the highest standard of proof used in criminal cases, demanding more than a mere probability or likelihood of guilt. It requires an abiding conviction to a moral certainty, leaving ...

Another member of Colorado’s second-highest court registered his concern on Thursday that a portion of the recently revised “reasonable doubt” definition improperly lowers the prosecution’s burden to ...