Legal Question in Criminal Law in United States Minor Outlying Islands
criminal law
in a criminal trial,who has the burden to prove the case
Asked on 2/02/09, 3:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
Re: criminal law
The prosecution must prove the offense. Usually, the defense doesn't have to prove anything. There are exceptions, though, such as where a defendant must prove (or at least make a basic case of) insanity or alibi.
Answered on 2/02/09, 4:28 pm
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