I concur in the result, but I take this opportunity to express my views pertaining to the inappropriate use of the expression "to a moral certainty" in instructing a jury. I object to its use whether or not such phrase is appended to the words "beyond a reasonable doubt" or if used in connection with the pattern charge given for the evaluation of circumstantial evidence. Judge Fuchsberg recently took cognizance...
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