presumption of innocence

presumption of innocence
The presumption in a criminal prosecution that the accused is innocent until he is proved guilty, a presumption which places upon the state the burden of proof of guilt and, according to some authority, is of evidentiary value in favor of the accused. 29 Am J2d Ev §§ 225, 226. A presumption which applies, not only in criminal cases, but in civil cases where the commission of a crime is in issue. 29 Am J2d Ev § 224.

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