...affairs, and depending on moral evidence, is open to some possible or imaginary doubt."" Reasonable doubt "leaves the minds of jurors in that condition that...to a moral certainty, of the truth of the charge."" In limited situations, the burden of persuasion may shift to the defense. For example, to escape a...

...affairs, and depending on moral evidence, is open to some possible or imaginary doubt."2 Reasonable doubt "leaves the minds of jurors in that condition that...conviction to a moral certainty, of the truth of the charge."3 In limited situations, the burden of persuasion may shift to the defense. For example, to...

...probably pretty well understood, but not easily defined. It is not mere possible doubt; because everything relating to human affairs, and depending on moral...conviction, to a moral certainty, of the truth of the charge.22 The Supreme Judicial Court has consistently reaffirmed its confidence in the Webster formulation,23...

...case which after the entire comparison and consideration of all the evidence, leaves the minds of the jurors in that condition that they cannot say they...conviction, to a moral certainty, of the truth of the charge.16 15 Federal Judicial Center, Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions 18-19 (1987) (commentary on...

...reasonable doubt; but, if the evidence has left you in that condition of mind that you cannot say you feel an abiding conviction to a moral certainty of the truth of the charge, then you have a reasonable doubt.10' Thomas Graham Mathers (1859-1927). Puisne judge 1905-10 and chief...

...the case, which, after the comparison and consideration of all the evidence, leaves the mind of the jurors in that condition that they cannot say they feel an abiding conviction of moral certainty, of the truth of the charge ... the evidence must establish the truth of the fact...