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The State is required to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. Proof beyond reasonable doubt requires more than proof on a balance of probabilities. It is not, however, proof to an absolute degree of certainty or beyond a shadow of a doubt. Where there is proof beyond reasonable doubt no reasonable doubt will remain as to the guilt of the accused. If a reasonable person would still entertain a reasonable doubt as to whether the accused is guilty, the accused is entitled to be acquitted. Fanciful or remote possibilities do not introduce a reasonable doubt: | The State is required to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. Proof beyond reasonable doubt requires more than proof on a balance of probabilities. It is not, however, proof to an absolute degree of certainty or beyond a shadow of a doubt. Where there is proof beyond reasonable doubt no reasonable doubt will remain as to the guilt of the accused. If a reasonable person would still entertain a reasonable doubt as to whether the accused is guilty, the accused is entitled to be acquitted. Fanciful or remote possibilities do not introduce a reasonable doubt: | ||
Isolano 1985 (1) ZLR 62 at 64-65. | Isolano 1985 (1) ZLR 62 at 64-65. | ||
== Zimbabwe Criminal Defense Manual == | |||
'''Table of Contents''' | |||
* [[Introduction (Zimbabwe)| Introduction]] | |||
* [[Defense Lawyer's Role and Responsibilities (Zimbabwe)|Defense Lawyer's Role and Responsibilities]] | |||
* [[Pre-Trial Matters (Zimbabwe)|Pre-Trial Matters]] | |||
* [[Jurisdiction of Courts (Zimbabwe)|Jurisdiction of Courts]] | |||
* [[Preparing for Trial (Zimbabwe)| Preparing for Trial]] | |||
* [[Trial (Zimbabwe)|Trials]] | |||
* [[Rules of Evidence (Zimbabwe)| Rules of Evidence]] | |||
* [[Criminal Law Code (Zimbabwe)| Criminal Law Code]] | |||
* [[Verdict (Zimbabwe)|Verdict]] | |||
* [[Sentence (Zimbabwe)|Sentence]] | |||
* [[Record of Proceedings (Zimbabwe)|Record of Proceedings]] | |||
* [[Appeals (Zimbabwe)|Appeals]] | |||
* [[Automatic Review and Scrutiny (Zimbabwe)| Automatic Review and Scrutiny]] | |||
* [[Miscellaneous Matters (Zimbabwe)|Miscellaneous Matters]] | |||
Revision as of 14:55, 28 May 2010
The State is required to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. Proof beyond reasonable doubt requires more than proof on a balance of probabilities. It is not, however, proof to an absolute degree of certainty or beyond a shadow of a doubt. Where there is proof beyond reasonable doubt no reasonable doubt will remain as to the guilt of the accused. If a reasonable person would still entertain a reasonable doubt as to whether the accused is guilty, the accused is entitled to be acquitted. Fanciful or remote possibilities do not introduce a reasonable doubt: Isolano 1985 (1) ZLR 62 at 64-65.
Zimbabwe Criminal Defense Manual
Table of Contents
