What does reasonable doubt mean in criminal trials, and how does it affect verdicts?

What does reasonable doubt mean in criminal trials, and how does it affect verdicts?

• A. A standard of proof that leaves a reasonable person convinced of guilt; if doubt remains, the verdict should be not guilty.
• B. The preponderance of the evidence standard used in civil cases.
• C. The beyond all doubt standard used in some jurisdictions.
• D. A mere suspicion without feasible evidence.

Answer: (A)