Defendant presumed innocent - Reasonable doubt of guilt requires acquittal.

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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 his guilt is satisfactorily shown, he is entitled to be acquitted.

R.L.1910, § 5875.


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