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Definition: An honest uncertainty in the mind of a juror about the defendant's guilt after fair consideration of all evidence. The prosecution must eliminate all reasonable doubt to secure a conviction.
Category: Trial Outcomes · Statute: Instructions 3.7, Standard Jury Instructions · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Reasonable Doubt in Florida
An honest uncertainty in the mind of a juror about the defendant's guilt after fair consideration of all evidence. The prosecution must eliminate all reasonable doubt to secure a conviction.
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