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How do you use presumption in sentence?

There was a presumption of innocence as the jurors entered the courtroom.


Does Presumption of innocence apply to a citizen's arrest?

Of course.


A defendant is innocent until proven guilty is what type of presumption?

This is a "rebuttable presumption." This means that with the right evidence, the presumption of innocence can be overcome and a defendant found guilty.


What could happen if we didn't have presumption of innocence?

We DO have it, so what's the sense of speculating about it?


Althought not mentioned in the constitution this item is rooted in our legal heritage?

Presumption of innocence


The legality and morality of the fleeing felon rule is challenged because of the us legal concept of?

...presumption of innocence.


What is fair trial and what are the essential elements needed for fair trail?

right to a fair trial presumption of innocence


What is the relation between presumption of innocence and negligence?

There is no relation as they do not correlate to one another. A 'presumption of innocence' is required of a judge and/or jury when trying a criminal matter. Whereas, 'negligence' is an action (or lack thereof), or state of mind, which must be proven during a civil matter or tort action seeking damages.


Which country gave the US the presumption of innocence until proven guilty?

The presumption of innocence was first formulated in Roman law. In the 6th century, the Justinian Digest (a compendium of Roman law) stated it as: Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui negat, which means: "Proof lies on him who asserts, not on him who denies".


Why was presumption of innocence such an important principle in the US's legal system?

Kate was a presumptious person she always thought her girl friend would be there


Why is it presumption of innocence such as important principle in your legal system?

It is important because its innocent until proven guilty...... But really you should find another website to look this up on I am 13 years old and I can type random things and answers on here and you can put them in your report or homework or whatever your looking up presumption of innocence for.. :D


In the US a person accused of a crime is considered innocent until proven guilty Is this policy the same in the Legal System?

Trial by jury or presumption of innocence