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MENTAL MODEL · M10206

Presumption of Innocence

Presumption of Innocence
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Presumption: The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Burden of proof: The prosecution must prove guilt, not the defendant prove innocence.

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Protective assumption. Placing the burden of proof on the accuser protects citizens from wrongful conviction and is a cornerstone of the rule of law.

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Basic principle of criminal procedure: Any person shall be considered innocent until legally convicted, with the burden of proof on the prosecution and guilt established beyond a reasonable doubt.

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