Discussion question: Proof in criminal cases must be "beyond a reasonable doubt" for there to be a conviction. Is such a high standard likely to lead to many defendants getting off too easily? What is the purpose of such a standard? Read the discussion question at the end of Chapter 5 regarding the standard of proof in criminal cases. Is a "beyond a reasonable doubt standard" too high in a criminal prosecution? Does it allow too many defendants to get "off"? Why is this criminal standard so high? Book: The legal Environment of Business 13 edition