People v. Rothaar’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “Evidence with relation to an alibi should be examined most closely. If the defendant’s guilt is not established beyond a reasonable doubt by reason of the truth of the alibi, you must acquit him. The defendant is not required to prove an alibi beyond a reasonable doubt, but you must be satisfied as to the truth of the alibi. If the jury believes that the evidence concerning Mr. Rothaar’s whereabouts at the time of the alleged crimes in Mrs. Netter’s home is sufficient to raise a reasonable doubt, then the alibi entitles the defendant to a verdict of not guilty. It is for you, the jury to determine whether or not the alibi should be believed.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Simmons v. Dalsheim