What is the "presumption of innocence?" Everyone who is accused of a crime are legally presumed innocent until proven guilty, in other words, until they are convicted, either in a trial or as a result of a plead. The prosecutor must convince the jury of the defendant's guilt, and also the defendant need not say or do anything in his own defense. It's on the hands of the prosecutor to convince the jury that the defendant is guilty, otherwise the defendant goes free. BACK TO FAQ © 2005. All rights reserved  | Developed by Aridel Technologies