Tag: legal standards
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Jack Smith Challenges Political Narrative, Defends Trump-Case Decisions
Overview In a closed-door deposition this month, special counsel Jack Smith addressed questions about the timing and motives behind the two indictments involving former President Donald Trump surrounding the 2020 election. Smith asserted that his team acted on evidence that met the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt in both cases, and he rejected…
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Why Insanity Defenses Are Difficult to Win: A Legal Perspective on the Nick Reiner Case
Understanding the Insanity Defense The insanity defense is a rare, highly scrutinized tool in criminal law. It asks whether a defendant’s mental state at the time of a crime absolves them of legal responsibility. While the concept is rooted in centuries of jurisprudence, actual courtroom success remains limited. In high-profile cases like the ongoing discussion…
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Marcos: Building Airtight Cases Against Corrupt Officials to Uphold Due Process
Marcos Urges Airtight Legal Cases Against Corrupt Officials President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. cautioned that the fight against corruption must rest on solid legal grounds. In a recent interview with the Manila Bulletin’s The Sit Down, he stressed that rushing weak or incomplete evidence to court can do more harm than good, potentially undermining the government’s…