Presumed Innocent Novels & Stories

“You’re saying someone else sent it? I say you bought it yourself! Prove it wasn’t you!” “And why should I prove anything?” Yara tilted her chin slightly, her gaze steady. “Under the principle of presumption of innocence, if you think I’m guilty, it’s your job to prove it, not mine to prove my innocence. “Elena Cullen, you’re a lawyer, aren’t you? Don’t you even understand this basic principle?” Standing in the morning light, her figure seemed to glow with an almost sacred aura, exuding a quiet yet commanding dignity. Westley watched her, and for a fleeting moment, it felt as if he were seeing the Yara of the past—the undefeated lawyer.

“My client chose not to testify because she doesn’t have to. The burden of proof is on the prosecution, not the defense. And they have not met that burden. They’ve given you suspicions, assumptions, and testimony from unreliable witnesses with plea deals.” Sterling returned to his seat. “I ask you to hold the prosecution to its burden. To find reasonable doubt in the gaps of their evidence. And to return a verdict of not guilty.” Judge Morrison looked at the jury. “Ladies and gentlemen, you’ve heard all the evidence and arguments. You’ll now retire to deliberate. Remember, the defendant is presumed innocent. The prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable

I was scared that I might have broken his heart, and that was surprisingly leading me to an eventual cardiac arrest. “ What the hell are you talking about?” I asked, firstly taking the denial stance. If there was anything that I had learned about while reading about law and enforcement; apart from economic laws, it is the fact that a defendant should always plead innocent before the court. Whether or not it was outrightly obvious that the defendant was guilty, as far as there is no substantial evidence during the trial, never you plead guilty. Circumstantial evidence will never be used for a ruling in court, and the only evidence that Hazel must've had; that was even if he had any, would be

"Your Honor and ladies and gentlemen of the jury: the defendant has been charged with the crime of murder against the late prosecutor Gideon Noel Galvez Sr., and an attempted murder against my child, Cohen Gray Eleanor, including his former crime of plunder handled by the late prosecutor. The evidences will show that he ordered the same men who killed the prosecutor, to shoot my son. And We also have the pieces of evidence way back 2000, involving his plunder case and is legally acquired by my father. The evidences I will present will prove to you that the defendant is guilty as charged. " I took a deep breath and waited for Ella's opening statement. "Your Honor and ladies and gentlemen of t

"However, we must also consider the principle of presumed innocence. Danciana has the right to be given liberty and the opportunity to prove her innocence, just as you and Aurelia were granted." His words struck me, causing a moment of pause as I digested their implications. The concept of presumed innocence was indeed a cornerstone of our justice system, ensuring that no one was wrongly convicted. But my mind raced, searching for the justification to support Danciana's release when I was well aware of her guilt. "Alpha Dante," I said, my voice filled with a hint of frustration, "I acknowledge the principle of presumed innocence, but we cannot overlook the weight of the evidence against Danc

levis said. “We should not get ahead of ourselves and as a prosecutor you know very well that any individual no matter the evidence that is there is presumed to be innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law and as I know you are not a judge but a prosecutor. So I have the right to say you are harassing my client by calling him a criminal and that is not acceptable.

Deep down, she could not help wondering why he had gotten so upset if he had done nothing wrong. They had no evidence, she told herself. Remember, innocent until proven guilty.

he interjected softly. "I didn't kill anyone. I just accidentally injured someone's shoulder. It wasn't intentional. Sometimes I lose unconsciousness and don't know what I've done. You can have me examined by a doctor; I'll be acquitted." He seemed distant, his words suddenly flowing like rehearsed lines. However, they were tinged with insecurity, as if someone had manipulated him. "Despite being accused by you, I'm still free, while you're in prison. Is that what you call an acquittal? You've admitted to causing harm, simplifying the investigation. Soon, the case will move forward—"

Adam replied, “if you decide to talk to Sheriff Jennings. Again, let me emphasize that this is completely voluntary.” Chris crossed his arms, harrumphing a little. “Why are they asking us questions when it’s pretty clear who’s responsible for all of this?” Jaime set his coffee down. No one turned to look at him, but it still felt like everyone was staring at him. His temples pounded, a headache threatening. “As I said before, no one has been charged.” Adam’s voice was firm, even slightly angry. He gave Chris a hard look. “I know this might be difficult to remember, but everyone is innocent until proven guilty.”

DANTE As I stood there, staring out at the bustling city of New York, I couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration. The city didn't stop functioning just because I was at the receiving end of a mishap. People walked around comfortably, without any worry of what might happen next. It was as if Anna's death hadn't even happened. Just like the court of justice believes that nobody is guilty until proven otherwise, I also believe that nobody is innocent until proven otherwise. In that case, one of these people walking around the city could be the reason behind Anna's death.