be presumed innocent

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a legal principle that one is considered innocent until proven guilty

Examples (10)

  • They must be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
  • Under the law, every individual should be presumed innocent until a verdict is reached.
  • The suspect is presumed innocent at this stage of the investigation.
  • Even when evidence seems strong, defendants must be presumed innocent.
  • In a just society, no one can be presumed guilty; all must be presumed innocent.
  • He was presumed innocent throughout the trial, despite public outcry.
  • The judge reminded the jury that the accused is presumed innocent.
  • Until all facts are presented, the person involved will be presumed innocent.
  • To ensure fairness, a suspect should always be presumed innocent.
  • The legal system mandates that every citizen be presumed innocent until convicted.