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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 11-A
Criminal Procedure
PART 1
General Provisions
TITLE D
Rules of Evidence, Standards of Proof and Related Matters
ARTICLE 70
Standards of Proof
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SECTION 70.20
Standards of proof for conviction
Criminal Procedure (CPL) CHAPTER 11-A, PART 1, TITLE D, ARTICLE 70
§ 70.20 Standards of proof for conviction.

No conviction of an offense by verdict is valid unless based upon
trial evidence which is legally sufficient and which establishes beyond
a reasonable doubt every element of such offense and the defendant's
commission thereof.