Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Burden in Criminal Cases — Burden Never Shifts to Accused

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The prosecution bears the burden throughout; exceptions include insanity. The principle applies to criminal law.

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