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Monday, June 16, 2014
The Burden of Proof in a Criminal Trial
As criminal
defense lawyers, we understand how crucial evidence is when defending a
client. It's the currency of the courtroom, and without it even the best
defense lawyer is not in a position to defend his client.
That's why we put as much effort into investigating the
incident that resulted in your arrest as we do preparing your defense. The more
we know and the more we can prove, the better your chances in a courtroom.
It's important to remember that the burden of proof lies on
the prosecution. The defense does not have to prove another version of the case
in order to win an acquittal. Your criminal defense lawyer does not need to
argue that person X committed the crime or that what really happened was Y.
Instead, it is enough to merely raise reasonable doubt
regarding the defendant's guilt in the eyes of a jury. Our criminal defense
lawyers are experienced at finding the evidence that raises those doubts. We
can put that experience to work for you.
If you've been accused of a crime and need an experienced
criminal defense lawyer, please contact The Cochran
Firm today for a free consultation.
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