burden of proof
law
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major reference
- In evidence: The burden of proof
The burden of proof is a manifold and somewhat ambiguous concept in the law of evidence.
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civil forfeiture
- In civil forfeiture
…through the civil courts, the burden of proof placed on the state is reduced from “beyond a reasonable doubt” to a “balance of probabilities.” In other words, governments can confiscate money or assets where only a “reasonable suspicion” may exist that the cash or assets constitute the proceeds of crime.…
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