In the U.S. legal system, a person accused of a crime is, by law, considered innocent until … See more

When an individual files a civil lawsuit against someone else, the burden of proof rests on his shoulders. When the parties go to court, they each have an opportunity to tell their sid… See more

In a criminal case, the accused person is by law assumed innocent until the prosecution proves that he is guilty. The burden of proof in a criminal case rests on the prosecution, with no req… See more

In 1995, former football player O.J. Simpson was charged with the brutal murders of his ex-wife, Nichole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Simpson’s … See more

In 1967, 12-year old Samuel Winship was arrested, and charged with breaking into a woman’s locker, stealing over $100 from her purse. In the official charge, the prosecutio… See more