> “Presumption of Innocence” applies to the state prosecuting individuals. It exists to counter the massive power imbalance between the state with its effective

> “Presumption of Innocence” applies to the state prosecuting individuals. It exists to counter the massive power imbalance between the state with its effectively unlimited resources and time to put together its case versus citizens that may not even have a lawyer in some jurisdictions. It also serves to avoid ignorant, heated lynch mobs. As with free speech, societal buy-in is a precondition to precluding the government from taking actions.