Which of the following statements most accurately describes the "guilt" phase (the first trial) in the bifurcated trial process? A. The burden of proof is on the defendant to convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt that they did not commit the crime. B. The burden of proof is on the defendant to convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt that even if they committed the crime, they do not deserve a death sentence. C. The burden of proof is on the state to convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime. D. The burden of proof is on the state to convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt that there is a preponderance of evidence that the defendant is among the worst of the worst and therefore deserves death.

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