evidentiary standards

Evidentiary standards refer to the rules that determine how much proof is needed for something to be accepted as true in legal proceedings. The key levels include "preponderance of the evidence," where one side simply has to show that their claims are more likely true than not, and "beyond a reasonable doubt," which is much stricter and often used in criminal cases, requiring the jury to be almost certain of a defendant's guilt. These standards help ensure fairness and justice in legal decisions.