So again, this is all about what was somebody in his shoes? Do a reasonable person in his shoes. Now, therefore, bearing in mind the foregoing definition and instructions, If you believe from the evidence beyond a reasonable doubt, and to be clear, reasonable doubt is on every single element. Every single element of an offense has to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, not just one, that the defendant in Collin County, Texas, on or about April 2, 2025, did commit murder or manslaughter. But you further find from the evidence, or have reasonable doubt thereof, that the defendant reasonably believed that deadly force, when and to the degree used if it was immediately … (1:08:24–1:08:46)
CLAIM
Asserts the requirement for proof beyond a reasonable doubt for each element of the offense in a specific case.
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