North Dakota Code 29-21-05 – Presumption of innocence – Acquittal on reasonable doubt
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A defendant in a criminal action is presumed to be innocent until the contrary is proved, and in case of a reasonable doubt as to whether the defendant’s guilt is satisfactorily shown, the defendant is entitled to be acquitted.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-21-05
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.