PDF-Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?: Reconsidering Uncorroborated Eyewitness

identifications are by far the leadi For example the Innocence Project of Cardozo School of Law 101 or 778 percent involved mistaken identificationseyewitnesses make tragic mistakes that lead t. 180 2009 Edition REASONABLE DOUBT REASONABLE DOUBT I WEBSTER CHARGE MODERN SYNTAX The burden is on the Commonwealth to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty of the charges made against him h Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Not Guilty. Even-Balanced. BRD. False. BRD. True. “Probably”. “Pretty Sure”. “Almost Convinced”. “. An Abiding Conviction. ” – Proved “. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. How Much Do You Know?. How much emphasis does the legal system place on eyewitness testimony?. What factors can limit an eyewitness’ accuracy?. What role do police officers and crime scene investigators play?. ODOM & DAVIS. Criminal Defense Attorneys. Wendell A. Odom, Jr.. Neal Davis, III. Brian T. Hobson. Office Location. The Lyric Centre. 440 Louisiana Street, Suite 200. Houston, Texas 77002. History of . REASONABLE DOUBT. The phrase, ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’, is a very important part of our criminal justice system.. A reasonable doubt is . not. a far fetched or frivolous doubt. It is not a doubt based on sympathy or prejudice. It is a doubt based on reason and common sense. It is a doubt that logically arises from the evidence, or the lack of evidence.. The Epistemology of Doubt. Introductory Thoughts. I’m not talking about:. Emotional doubt. Volitional doubt . I am talking about:. Intellectual doubt. Introductory Thoughts. Thesis: Doubt has value.. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Not Guilty. Even-Balanced. BRD. False. BRD. True. “Probably”. “Pretty Sure”. “Almost Convinced”. “. An Abiding Conviction. ” – Proved “. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. d. oubt?. week . 9 . - . the bible. s. ome questions for discussion. Which of these words best describes the writings contained in our bibles?. Authoritative. Infallible. Inerrant. Inspiring. How would you convince someone that the Bible is worth reading?. Text: . II Peter 1:12-16. Scripture Reading: I John 1:1-4. Force Of Eyewitness Testimony. Intro. Mankind has always questioned God: . They question His word, His existence, and His love. Writer Michael . Two myths about doubt. A fundamental approach to take toward our doubts. The main cause of our doubts. The kinds of doubt we have. When in doubt.... Doubting God's love or goodness. Four Major Areas of Doubt. Travis . Dickinson. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. @. travdickinson. www.travisdickinson.com. These slides can be found at:. www.travisdickinson.com. Do you fly?. Making your faith your own. Time to abandon ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ and ‘sure’: the case for a new description of the criminal standard of proof and an explanation of why and how it should be used Emeritus Professor Adrian Keane, The City Law School Twelve Angry Men What is Reasonable Doubt? In the United States, juries must be instructed to apply the reasonable doubt standard when determining the guilt or innocence of a criminal defendant , but there is much Case 1:04-cv-11656-RCL Document 17 Filed 11/01/05 Page 4 of 9 Case 1:04-cv-11656-RCL Document 17 Filed 11/01/05 Page 5 of 9 Case 1:04-cv-11656-RCL Document 17 Filed 11/01/05 Page 2 o