- 25 Nov 2021 02:42
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True. There is a saying. "The truth is an absolute defense." Should incontrovertible proof become available that proves a defendant's innocence, the court must dismiss with prejudice. No finding of a jury is really required. A trial goes to the jury, one might say, because no evidence of absolute innocence has been offered.
For example. In a perfectly running system, the fact arising that a defendant could not have committed an offense (for example, was out of the country and ample evidence is presented) the prosecutor would petition the judge to drop the charges. An apology would be issued and the charges never again contemplated. This actually happens not infrequently.
@Rancid Sure, still, "not guilty" is an intentional phrase used within the justice system. We don't prove innocence, we just prove guilt, and if we can't prove it, it does not necessarily mean you are innocent of crime.
True. There is a saying. "The truth is an absolute defense." Should incontrovertible proof become available that proves a defendant's innocence, the court must dismiss with prejudice. No finding of a jury is really required. A trial goes to the jury, one might say, because no evidence of absolute innocence has been offered.
For example. In a perfectly running system, the fact arising that a defendant could not have committed an offense (for example, was out of the country and ample evidence is presented) the prosecutor would petition the judge to drop the charges. An apology would be issued and the charges never again contemplated. This actually happens not infrequently.
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God is a comedian playing to an audience that is afraid to laugh.
Voltaire