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Am I the only one bothered by the phrase 'Innocent until proven guilty' ? Who else thinks that should be UNLESS proven guilty?

#6thAmendment #presumption #Innocent #Guilty
freeofgod 8 Sep 4
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Level 9

Uuummm, let me know after You get accused of something, whydoncha?

I have the right to remain silent. I'm invoking that right : )
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Level 8

Too much to be bothered by, to be bothered by this.

I try to take it in the spirit it's normally intended.

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Level 8

I don't lose sleep over it.

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Level 8

I think it's a fair point but really you're not no matter how it's phrased. If you're charged with a crime you're guilty until and/or unless you can prove your innocent.

That is true but it shouldn't be. Many people are released every year after having been found innocent.
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Level 6

Innocent and not guilty are not always synonymous.
I prefer not guilty unless proven guilty.

Yes, I like this better, too. It's more accurate.
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Level 8

wow yes you are right ! Well thought !

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Level 8

Technically it is "innocent unless proven guilty." Our prohibition on double jeopardy means that they cannot retry a defendant who has been acquitted.

JimG Level 8 Sep 4, 2018
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For the same offense, of course.

That may be but the 6th amendment reads until.
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