The Salem witch trials were very scary, 'cause you didn't know what was to happen or if you could prove your innocence and be set free.
People, mainly the poor, were accusing others, mainly the rich, of witchcraft activities. There was little way the victims could prove their innocence and were hung for no reason. This is an example of scapegoating where one accuses another because, in colonial society, there was no outlet for emotions so they expressed their emotions through anger, vengeance and so on. The Salem Witch Trials is an example of this.
Basically, by killing them. One test they used to determine wether someone was a witch or not was to tie up the accused person to a chair, and throw them into a body of water. If the person was a witch, they would free themselves and escape death. If not (which was invariably the case), they would drown. Most tests were like this; if they're a witch, they'll survive this for sure death sentence; if not, they're not a witch and they'll die. EDIT: There was no way to prove an accused witch's innocence in Salem. Witch tests like those detailed above were considered barbaric and the evidence of witchcraft and nonexistance of such were used to decide by the judges to decide on a verdict.
Two methods were: - trial by ordeal, in which the accused had to pass a dangerous test, like thrown into a well, and - trial by combat, in which he had to fight to prove his innocence. The two methods for deciding the guilt or innocence of accused criminals in the early middle ages were trial by combat or ordeal.
Giles Corey, who was approximately 80.
The Salem witch trials were very scary, 'cause you didn't know what was to happen or if you could prove your innocence and be set free.
Please rephrase the question to understandability.
Exculpatory evidence at trial is evidence which helps to prove the innocence of the person on trial. The opposite word is inculpatory, evidence which proves his guilt.
Actually the answer is false. The burden of proof is on the prosecution. "Innocent until proven guilty".
In the US - defendants are not required to PROVE their innocence. However - if you are involved in a court action you would have already been indicted due to the existence of probable cause that you WERE involved in the offense. Then - instead of proving your innocence, you would have to present proof that you are NOT GUILTY.
prove your innocence. if you can't, run
I don't believe the Legal system would be a whole lot different at all because even though it is said that a person is innocent until proven guilty, the media and internet these days convict people before a trial. Either way, the Defense team has always had the job of rebutting the prosecutions theory and proving the accused innocent.Added; The question actually describes the French system of justice (Napoleanic Code) which seems to work just fine for them. However, the first contributor is INCORRECT in stating that the accused must prove themselves innocent. In the US the defendant is ALWAYS presumed innocent and it is the PROSECUTIONS's job to prove them guilty, not the other way around.
Right-mind can prove his innocence by presenting evidence, such as alibis, witness testimonies, or documentation that supports his innocence. He can also provide any relevant information that may help establish his lack of involvement in the situation in question. Seeking legal assistance and cooperating with the authorities during the investigation process can also be crucial in proving his innocence.
yes she does trying to prove her family's innocence
Prove your innocence - either by use of an alibi or witnesses !
No. She maintained her innocence until she died in prison on May 10, 1692.
People, mainly the poor, were accusing others, mainly the rich, of witchcraft activities. There was little way the victims could prove their innocence and were hung for no reason. This is an example of scapegoating where one accuses another because, in colonial society, there was no outlet for emotions so they expressed their emotions through anger, vengeance and so on. The Salem Witch Trials is an example of this.