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Guilty people cannot be "proven" innocent. Defense lawyers may raise what some jurors consider reasonable doubt so the defendant is found not guilty. Not guilty is not the same as innocent. By the way I think you are referring to the innocence project.
(To my knowledge) there is no such agency.
However, there are a number of non-profit groups, such as the Innocence Project, that work toward getting wrongfully convicted innocent people released from jail.
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How did the case of Tom Robinson pan out?
Atticus proves Tom innocent, yet the jury declared he was guilty. The reason being they would never favor a black man over a black man.
What is the verdict for civil case?
The verdict is 'Guilty.' The finder of fact (usually a jury) has to feel that the evidence proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
When scout and dill return to the courtroom what prediction does jem make?
Jem predicts that Atticus and Tom will win the case and Tom will be found not guilty because of the evidence that proves he is innocent
Who was Tommy In The Shawshank Redemption?
Tommy is an inmate who arrived at Shawshank in 1965. He is the one who knows of a story that proves Andy is innocent.
How does the suspect prove his innocence in Romeo and Juliet?
there are many examples of guilt and innocence throughout this tragic love story. An innocent young girl falls in love with a member of the family that is the sworn enemies of her family. There are many battles and mistakes that cause people to feel guilty and be portrayed as guilty. The ones who help Juliet and Romeo marry behind the backs of their families feel guilty because they feel as thought they have the blood of the dead lovers on their hands once the plan backfires and Romeo and Juliet commit suicide in order to be together. These are just a few small examples that show innocence and guilt. in reality, the play is filled with these.
What was importance of mayella brusies being primarily on the right hand side of her face?
because it proves that Tom Robinson is innocent and it Bob Ewell was lying the whole time
When was it that you were guilty until proven innocence?
You have to be found guilty by a preponderance of the evidence. It is very difficult to prove a negative, however, a good prosecutor can present the facts in a manner that makes an innocent man appear guilty. I am sure you have heard of prisoners getting out and off after many years in jail due to the fact there really are excellent lawyers who do care and others who do not care much.There have been cases where a person was found guilty of murder without a body. This was all done with circumstantial evidence. There are good lawyers and mediocre lawyers and some very poor lawyers, however, there are also some exceptional lawyers who can get a guilty verdict without the body. This does not mean the defendant was actually guilty. It means the prosecutor was a very good actor who could sway the jurors. He probably could also bring in a NOT GUILTY verdict if he was the lawyer for the defense.Most lawyers do not do well in front of a jury. They are not Perry Mason. Perry is a figment of someones imagination. Jerry Spence is REAL and could probably get anyone off. Good lawyers are very good actors and orators. They have to present their case in a manner that is understandable to jurors of low intellect as well as jurors of high intellect. Often the jury is made up of people who are smarter than the lawyer for the defendant.____________________________________________________________--------------ANOTHER VIEW: To cut right to the chase - - In the U.S., you do NOT have to prove yourself innocent. You are always presumed to be innocent until the prosecution proves that you are guilty.----------------------------------------Supervisors note: Comments unresponsive to the question have been moved to the discussion page._________________________________________________________________Clarification: In the US legal system, different situations call for different standards of proof. The "preponderance of evidence" standard is the lowest standard (the so-called 51% standard) and generally applies to questions raised in civil cases. There is a "clear and convincing evidence" standard which is more rigorous, and it applies to situations such as an injured person's claim for punitive damages. The general standard in criminal cases is "beyond a reasonable doubt," and this highest standard of proof is required because criminal liability can involve severe sanctions like imprisonment or death.
Why is ms hoo guilty in the westing game?
In "The Westing Game," Ms. Hoo is not guilty. She is one of the heirs chosen to participate in the game to solve the mystery of Sam Westing's death. Throughout the story, Ms. Hoo proves to be a helpful and resourceful participant.
Explain atticus' statements about reasonable doubt?
Atticus understands the judge has made his mind and the verdict has already been decided. Reasonable doubt in the case of Tom Robinson was that he was guilty no matter what else Atticus says or proves.
Did the girls in The Crucible really summon any black magic?
No. That is in fact the very point of the play: The Crucible. The people being accused were wholly innocent with no evidence to even attempt to prove their culpability. The girls had no ability to perform black magic which further proves the incredulity with which one should approach the witchhunt.
What documents proves that people in the middle colonies had self government?
The Bill of Rights
Was there such things as dragons?
some people believe there were, but there is no scientific evidence that proves the existence of these creatures.
