Logically, they are not the same. In the US, the accused in a criminal case is presumed innocent unless the prosecution can prove beyond reasonable doubt that

Logically, they are not the same. In the US, the accused in a criminal case is presumed innocent unless the prosecution can prove beyond reasonable doubt that they are guilty. The defendant in a civil case is presumed not liable unless the plaintiff can prove by preponderance of evidence that they are responsible. Under those standards, without evidence, the defense wins. Practically speaking, it doesn't matter if they are innocent or unprovably guilty. Al Capone [probably] wasn't innocent, but he was not found guilty of anything until they tried to get him for tax evasion.