Tennessee Pattern Jury Instructions – Criminal
CHAPTER 2 PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE, BURDEN OF PROOF, REASONABLE DOUBT, RESTATEMENT OF CRIME CHARGED, AND ALTERNATIVE DEFINITIONS

§ 2.03 REASONABLE DOUBT

Reasonable doubt is that doubt created by an investigation of all the proof in the case and an inability, after such investigation, to let the mind rest easily as to the certainty of guilt. Absolute certainty of guilt is not demanded by the law to convict of any criminal charge, but moral certainty is required, and this certainty is required as to every element of proof necessary to constitute the offense.

 

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