Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
indecency with a child
how could a stepfather prove he is not guilty ?
Asked on 4/23/08, 8:25 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: indecency with a child
Criminal defendants don't have to prove they are innocent. The prosecution has to prove them guilty. To prevent this from happening, call a lawyer.
Answered on 4/23/08, 9:48 pm
Scott Linden
Scott H. Linden, Esq.
Re: indecency with a child
I concur, the burden of proof is on the State to prove he WAS indecent, not the other way around...though the press and media often want to confuse the public into thinking it's the other way around.
If the child is over 14 years, then the Court will probaly allow the child to also speak, although it may be in a separate on-camera video.
Good Luck,
Scott
ImInnocent.com
Answered on 4/24/08, 5:02 pm
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