what is the standard for determining guilt in criminal cases
LaMarca Law Group, P.C. > Articles > What is the Standard of Guilt in Civil Cases? One of the most important underlying premises of any civil or criminal case is the level of proof that must be presented for the plaintiff or prosecution to prevail. This is sometimes referred to as the standard of guilt. In a criminal case, the defendant must be shown to be so certainly guilty that a reasonable person would not doubt the prosecutionâs case. In a civil case, however, the plaintiff is only required to present evidence and arguments which suggest that it is more likely than not that the assertions made are true.