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In the US a person accused of a crime is considered innocent until proven guilty Is this policy the same in the Legal System?
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Trial by jury or presumption of innocence
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Do people accused of murder deserve the same defense as someone charged with drug possession?
(in the US) Absolutely. Under our system of justice the accused is considered innocent until PROVEN guilty.
What is the basic belief in your court system about the accused?
All persons accused are "innocent until proven guilty" hope this helps (:
What was popularized in the us by William Blackstone?
Those accused of crimes should be considered innocent until proven guilty.
Who popularized that idea that people accused of crimes should be considered innocent until proven guilty?
William Blackstone
Who popularized the idea that people accused of crimes should be considered innocent until proven guilty?
William Blackstone
Does a not guilty verdict mean the person was innocent?
A jury or court finds that the accused is not guilty, in reality the accused may not innocent.
What ideas was popularized in the US by William Blackstone?
Those accused of crimes should be considered innocent until proven guilty.
Which individual popularized the idea that people accused of crimes should be considered innocent until proven guilty?
William Blackstone
Which idea was popularized by William Blackstone in the US?
Those accused of crimes should be considered innocent until proven guilty- apex
What if 6 members say guilty and 6 say not guilty?
That is known as a "Deadlocked" or a "Hung Jury." The judge will usually reiterate his instructions to the jury - instruct them in the applicable portions of the law - and send them back to deliberate further. In the final analysis if the jury remains deadlocked a "mis-trial" will be declared. And a new trial will be scheduled.
In closing arguments the last word is given to the because in the American system of the law the accused is innocent until proven guilty?
defense
What is the greatest strength of us legal system?
That all defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty.
