What are the standards for conviction by the BoC?
The standards for conviction are somewhat analogous to the “preponderance of evidence” standard used in US civil courts. This decision is primarily evidence-based; if the Board believes there is not enough evidence then you will be dismissed. Common considerations in deciding convictions are as follows: a sufficient amount of direct and physical evidence, the testimonies of the defendants, witnesses, the details of the concern brought up by the reporter, and (to a lesser extent) circumstantial evidence revealed during the course of the investigation. Conviction requires a 6/7 vote of the BoC representatives — the chair and secretary for the case are non-voting.
