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none! they were just racist and did not want to believe the medical proof that there was no rape!

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What is the outcome of the hearing?

not to feel guilty and to find evidence to prove you are guilty


Whose job it is to prove the defendant not guilty?

The standard rule is that the burden of proof lies upon the prosecution to prove that the defendant is guilty, not for the defendant to prove he is innocent. That being said, as more evidence is presented by the prosecution, it is up to the defense to come up with evidence to refute the prosecution's evidence. In short answer, however, to store a defendant to prove his innocence, it is a joint effort between the defendant himself - someone who is fighting for his freedom - and the defense attorney.


If someone pleads guilty does evidence still need to be presented?

No. Evidence is only presented if the prosecutor and defender need to argue the case. The evidence is only used to prove guilt or innocence.


If you didn't do it how do you prove it?

(in the US) That is the beauty of the US Legal System. You do NOT have to prove that you are not guilty, the prosecution must prove that you ARE guilty.


What must the prosecution prove to secure a guilty verdict in a criminal trial?

In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime they are accused of. This includes presenting evidence and convincing the jury or judge that the defendant is guilty.


What is needed in criminal court in order to be found guilty?

Presentation of evidence and testimony to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.


What is the importance of exculpatory evidence?

If the prosecutors have exculpatory evidence they must turn it over to the defense. Exculpatory evidence is evidence that shows that the defendant is not guilty or would help in his defense, A motion for exculpatory evidence is a defense motion asking the judge to order the prosecutors to turn such evidence over to the defense.


If the prosecution must prove guilt what must the defense prove?

The defense do not have to prove anything, if the prosecution fail to prove guilt, then the defendant is not guilty (in an ideal world). It may be the case thaat a jury may find guilt when a charge has not really been adequately proved to be true, but in this case the judge must direct them to find "not guilty" through lack of evidence.


What do you need to prove someone is guilty of a homicide?

Enough evidence is needed to convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the person committed the homicide.


Should a case be dismissed because the one piece of evidence that would prove the defendant was guilty was not admitted because of a police error in obtaining it?

no


What is the Meaning of presumed innocent until proved guilty?

Until they have all the evidence to prove you have committed the crime you can not be charged for it


Can forensics evidence always prove someone guilty?

Forensic evidence alone cannot always prove someone guilty. However, it can provide valuable information to support a case, but other factors such as alibis, witness testimony, and motive are also important in determining guilt. It is the combination of different types of evidence that is typically used to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.