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> Innocence until proven guilty should mean the burden of proof is on the prosecutor to prove you actually looked at it right? It wouldn't be criminal, just ci
by sgjohnson 10mo ago
> Innocence until proven guilty should mean the burden of proof is on the prosecutor to prove you actually looked at it right?
It wouldn't be criminal, just civil, and civil trials have much lower standard for the burden of proof. It's just preponderance of evidence (more likely than not), instead of beyond all reasonable doubt.
- thayne 10mo agoThe level of proof required is lower, but AFAIU, the burden of proof is on the prosecutor, not the defendent.