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When the prosecution (which bears the evidential burden of proof) in a criminal case concludes its submission, the state's case is said to be prima facie if the evidence presented is sufficient for a conviction. Otherwise, the defense (which bears the persuasive burden of proof) will be able to submit that there is no case to answer and (if the court concurs) the case will be dismissed.
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prima facie case is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
prima facie case appears in the definition of the following term: prima facie evidence
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