Winship Case

The Winship case (1970) is a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that established the standard of proof required in criminal trials. It ruled that, beyond a reasonable doubt, is the constitutionally required level of proof the prosecution must meet to convict a defendant. This means the evidence must be so convincing that there is no logical reason to doubt the defendant’s guilt. This standard helps protect individuals from wrongful convictions and ensures fair trials by requiring a high standard of certainty before someone is found guilty of a crime.