Maine Nature of Indictment; Presumption of Innocence is a legal doctrine in the state of Maine which states that a person accused of a crime is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. This presumption of innocence is applied to all criminal cases in Maine, regardless of the type of crime or the severity of the alleged offense. Maine Nature of Indictment is a type of legal process in which a prosecutor presents evidence to a grand jury in order to obtain an indictment. If the grand jury finds there is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed a crime, the grand jury will return a true bill of indictment. The presumption of innocence is a fundamental right in the United States and is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment. This principle is also enshrined in the Maine Constitution. The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of the American justice system, and it allows defendants to enjoy the full protection of the law.