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Understanding Criminal Procedure Basics by Mimi Kasuka is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Criminal procedure involves the methods for apprehending and prosecuting persons accused of criminal offenses and punishing them if convicted. It is distinguished from civil procedure in that what is at stake in criminal procedure is the liberty of the accused. Because of this, criminal procedure construes any ambiguity in favor of the accused. The quantum of evidence required is also different - in criminal cases the evidence must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt while in civil cases it is preponderance
- Author
- Mimi Kasuka
- Language
- EN