r/mildlyinfuriating 1d ago

Justice system..

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u/Krell356 1d ago

It's just frustrating when the burden of proof is supposed to be on the state, not the defendant. It's a criminal case, not a civil case. Fucking ridiculous that people get put away without real proof that it was them.

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u/AnarchistBorganism 1d ago

The problem with "reasonable doubt" is that people aren't reasonable enough to judge what that is. What "reasonable doubt" is becomes a cultural standard, influenced by media and politicians rather than a serious philosophical discussion.

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u/ResolveLeather 1d ago

The burden of proof is on the defendant on appeals. Mainly because at that point they are no longer presumed innocent and "proven" guilty.

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u/Any_Constant_6550 16h ago

they have to be convicted first.