Sentences with phrase «evidence against the possibility»

Providing apparently compelling evidence against the possibility of laboratory contamination, a number of the patients were shown to have mounted an immune response against XMRV.

Not exact matches

«Given the nature of the charges against the defendant and the apparent weight of the evidence against him, defendant faces the very real possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison,» Ellis said of the former campaign manager.

There is equal evidence for the possibility that when you die, Osiris will weigh your heart against Ma'at's feather to determine what will happen to you in your afterlife.

No evidence for or against suggests all possibilities are equally possible.

The final three chapters summarily consider the evidence against and for the virgin birth, arguing that it is neither myth nor indemonstrable truth; instead the evidence for the existence of an historical tradition anteceding the Gospels, ultimately from Mary herself, is more credible than any alternative explanation; hence, for anyone open to the possibility of miracles, there is good evidence to affirm Jesus» virgin birth on the basis of the New Testament's testimony.

Against Kingsley Amis» skeptical assertion that «time travel is inconceivable,» Gleick adduces impressive evidence that the phenomenon has tantalized novelists, philosophers, poets, scientists, moviemakers, and even cartoonists as a transformative possibility.

Any evidence for or against that possibility?

If I am a scientist who believes I am right am I more fearful of the possibility of prison from a charge measured a standard of beyond a reasonable doubt, or financial / professional ruin from a charge measured against preponderance of the evidence?

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public interest.

While the disclosure obligations imposed on the Crown make the preliminary inquiry less important as a forum for disclosure of the Crown's case against the accused, the constitutional principle that evidence should be made available to the defence if there is a possibility that non-disclosure will impair the accused's right to make full answer and defence, by extension, would seem to direct the justice presiding at the preliminary inquiry to ensure that the defence is given the widest latitude in obtaining disclosure during the course of the preliminary inquiry.

In addition to failing to procure enough evidence to substantiate charges against most of the individuals targeted in the investigation, the report cites the possibility of jury nullification as a reason for not prosecuting two individuals on cannabis - related charges: