Presumption of innocence: Also known as the “innocent until proven guilty” principle, this is the legal principle that a criminal defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This means that the prosecution must prove each element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt in order for the defendant to be convicted. Burden of proof: The burden of proof is the legal responsibility of a party in a legal dispute to prove their claims in order to win the case. In criminal cases, the prosecution must prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, while in civil cases the plaintiff must prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence. Reasonable doubt: This is the standard of proof that must be met in order for a criminal defendant to be convicted. In order for a defendant to be found guilty, the prosecution must prove each element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that the jurors must be convinced that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt before they can convict. There are two types of presumption of innocence: the legal presumption of innocence and the moral presumption of innocence. The legal presumption of innocence is the principle that a criminal defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The moral presumption of innocence is the belief that people should be presumed innocent until proven guilty, even if the legal standard of proof has not been met.