Monday, 3 November 2014

What is the usual outcome of a case in which the plaintiff accuses the defendant of sexual assault, but there is absolutely no evidence to s...

Question

What is the usual outcome of a case in which the plaintiff accuses the defendant of sexual assault, but there is absolutely no evidence to suggest that the assault took place?



Answer

In a criminal case, the state has the burden of proving that the crime occurred beyond a reasonable doubt. If it's just two people saying different things and nothing else, the state will have great difficulty meeting its burden.



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