Oklahoma Presumption of Innocence is a legal principle that is recognized in the Oklahoma criminal justice system. This principle states that any person accused of a criminal offense is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that the burden of proof lies with the government to prove the defendant’s guilt, rather than the defendant having to prove their innocence. There are two types of Oklahoma Presumption of Innocence: the weak and strong presumptions. The weak presumption of innocence applies when the evidence of guilt is circumstantial, while the strong presumption of innocence applies when the evidence of guilt is direct and compelling. This legal principle is important in the Oklahoma criminal justice system because it ensures that defendants are treated fairly and not unjustly convicted based on mere speculation of guilt.