70.10 – Standards of Proof; Definitions of Terms.

§ 70.10 Standards of proof; definitions of terms. The following definitions are applicable to this chapter: 1. “Legally sufficient evidence” means competent evidence which, if accepted as true, would establish every element of an offense charged and the defendant’s commission thereof; except that such evidence is not legally sufficient when corroboration required by law is […]

70.20 – Standards of Proof for Conviction.

§ 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.