Rule 578 Burden of Proof

To win a case about a local ordinance violation, the prosecution does not have to prove you did something "beyond a reasonable doubt." That is the higher standard used in criminal cases.

Instead, they only need to show it is more likely than not that the violation happened. Think of it like a scale: if the evidence tips even slightly in the prosecution's favor, that is enough to find you responsible.

This is an easier standard for the government to meet, so if you are facing an ordinance violation, you should understand that the bar for proving the case against you is lower than it would be in a regular criminal trial.