Standards of proof for conviction

Criminal Procedure

Section: 70.20

Jurisdiction: NY

Bluebook Citation: N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 70.20

§ 70.20 Standards of proof for conviction.\n No conviction of an offense by verdict is valid unless based upon\ntrial evidence which is legally sufficient and which establishes beyond\na reasonable doubt every element of such offense and the defendant's\ncommission thereof.\n

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