The burden of proof or persuasion is the burden of convincing a factfinder that a given factual claim is true or false to a given degree of probability. In systems where the defendant is given the presumption of innoccence, the prosecution has the burden of proof in demonstrating the crime was committed by the defendant.īurdens are allocated in shift risk of error from one party to the other.Ī criminal defense attorney should keep in mind that there are generally two kinds of burdens in a criminal trial: burdens of production and burdens of proof or persuasion. It is speculated to have originated from the American English.A criminal case involves shifting obligations between the prosecution and the defendant. The phrase plays on the words of there not even being a shadow of a doubt which just means that there is no doubt about that particular thing.

His guilt is now proved beyond a shadow of doubt.

When getting into such a huge contract you better be sure of this company beyond a shadow of doubt.

She showed me pictures of her grandmother wearing it for her wedding.

My grandmother was sure beyond a shadow of doubt that the ring belonged to her ancestors.

My mother was convinced beyond a shadow of doubt that he was the best match for me.

The community leader mention that his people will not be resorting to any violence beyond a shadow of doubt.That is why I did not lend him a single penny for his business. I knew beyond a shadow of doubt that he will not keep his word.The government has clarified beyond a shadow of doubt that the people who have been evading taxes so far will be caught very soon.

to be (something) without any doubt about it.to be certain about something’s validity.

Proof beyond shadow of doubt