Section 25.24 Reasonable Doubt Arguments

LibraryCriminal Practice 2012 Supp

13. (§25.24) Reasonable Doubt Arguments

The state may not define reasonable doubt but may discuss the concept of reasonable doubt. State v. Jacobs, 866 S.W.2d 919 (Mo. App. W.D. 1993). For an improper definition to be reversible, it must be objected to by defense counsel, the objection must be overruled, and the state must continue to argue a definition of reasonable doubt. State v....

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