Burden and presumption | Criminal Responsibility Law

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Card #04: Burden and presumption

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Who must prove responsibility.

[VERIFIED FACT] The Commonwealth must prove criminal responsibility beyond a reasonable doubt after the issue is properly raised; the jury evaluates all relevant evidence rather than requiring a particular diagnosis. [Massachusetts model instruction](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/model-jury-instructions-on-homicide-i-criminal-responsibility)