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What if I am accused of a crime? Do I have to prove my innocence?

We have all seen the courtroom dramas where the accused are charged with criminal offences, and the State has to prove its case. Similarly, we are very familiar with the phrase, “beyond reasonable doubt”. But what does the phrase mean, and where does it fit in court cases? Background:  In litigation, there is a distinction […]