Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
presumtion of innocence
Why does the criminal justice system begin with the presumption of the defendents innocence?
Asked on 9/29/07, 9:12 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: presumtion of innocence
Because the Founders of this country were sick and tired of innocent people being presumed guilty and being hanged or imprisoned. You don't like it, move to Russia or China or Burma.
Answered on 9/29/07, 10:19 pm
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: presumtion of innocence
Our system of government is designed to limit the power of the states and of the federal government. Forcing the government to prove the accused guilty of the charges against him prevents the type of abuses that government often carry out when they are able to get away with it.
Answered on 9/30/07, 6:29 pm
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