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Definition: The fundamental principle that every person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution bears the entire burden of proof; the defendant has no obligation to prove innocence.
Category: Constitutional Rights · Statute: Coffin v. United States (1895) · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Presumption of Innocence in Florida
The fundamental principle that every person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution bears the entire burden of proof; the defendant has no obligation to prove innocence.
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