NRS 175.211
Definition of reasonable doubt

  • no other definition to be given to juries.

1.

A reasonable doubt is one based on reason. It is not mere possible doubt, but is such a doubt as would govern or control a person in the more weighty affairs of life. If the minds of the jurors, after the entire comparison and consideration of all the evidence, are in such a condition that they can say they feel an abiding conviction of the truth of the charge, there is not a reasonable doubt. Doubt to be reasonable must be actual, not mere possibility or speculation.

2.

No other definition of reasonable doubt may be given by the court to juries in criminal actions in this State.

Source: Section 175.211 — Definition of reasonable doubt; no other definition to be given to juries., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-175.­html#NRS175Sec211.

175.111
Oath of jurors. 175.121
Personal knowledge of jurors. 175.131
Judge to inform jury of right to take notes. 175.141
Order of trial. 175.151
Number of counsel who may argue case. 175.161
Instructions. 175.171
No special instructions to be given relating exclusively to defendant’s testimony. 175.181
Instruction not to be given relative to failure of defendant to testify. 175.186
Instructions in prosecution for sexual assault or statutory sexual seduction: Use of certain terms and instructions prohibited. 175.191
Presumption of innocence: Acquittal in case of reasonable doubt. 175.201
Presumption of innocence: Conviction of lowest degree of offense. 175.211
Definition of reasonable doubt 175.221
Evidence. 175.241
Proof of corporate existence generally. 175.251
Conspiracy: Allegation and proof of overt act 175.261
False pretenses: What evidence necessary. 175.271
Expert witnesses. 175.282
Plea bargain: Inspection by jury 175.291
Testimony of accomplice must be corroborated 175.301
Testimony of person upon or with whom abortion was allegedly committed. 175.311
Procedure when higher offense is shown by evidence. 175.321
Procedure if higher offense ignored. 175.331
When defendant on bail appears for trial defendant may be committed and held. 175.341
Mistake in charging proper offense: Defendant not discharged 175.351
Discharge of defendant when jury discharged for want of jurisdiction. 175.361
Offense committed in other county: Commitment to await warrant 175.371
Discharge where defendant not arrested on warrant from other county 175.381
Court may advise jury to acquit defendant when evidence on either side closed 175.383
Withdrawal, discharge or change of defense counsel 175.387
Misconduct of defendant
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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