• Hohsia [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    1 year ago

    Absolutely, you’ve provided a accurate description of the differing standards of proof in civil and criminal trials. The O.J. Simpson case indeed illustrates how someone can be acquitted in a criminal trial due to the higher “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard, yet still be found liable in a civil trial where the “preponderance of the evidence” standard is applied. These distinctions are crucial for understanding legal outcomes and the burden of proof in various legal contexts.