presumption of innocence

presumption of innocence. Criminal law. The fundamental principle that a person may not be convicted of a crime unless the government proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, without any burden placed on the accused to prove innocence. [Cases: Criminal Law 308; Evidence 60. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 697; Evidence §§ 146, 150, 179.]

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