Why is the standard of proof in a criminal case-guilty beyond a reasonable doubt-an important protection of individual rights? (Select all that apply.) a. Conviction for a crime can result in the loss of the right to vote. b. The responsibility to prove the case belongs to the prosecution.
c. Proving a case so that no one has doubts is very difficult.
d. The penalty for committing crimes can be very serious.

Adefendant charged with driving while intoxicated pleaded not guilty and insisted on a trial. right before the trial began, he fired his attorney and decided to defend himself. at one point during opening arguments, the defendant began to act like a cat, meowing and chasing an imaginary squirrel out of the courtroom. if no one else raises the issue of the defendant's competency to stand trial, what is the responsibility of the trial judge here? a) the trial judge has no responsibility, because the defendant decided to defend himself. b) the trial judge has no responsibility, because she cannot decide whether the defendant is competent to stand trial. c) the trial judge must raise the issue of competency, because the defendant is representinghimself.d) the trial judge must raise the issue of competency, because the constitution obligates her to do.