Rhode Island Nature of Indictment; Presumption of Innocence

• Category: Rhode Island Jury Instructions - Criminal - Preliminary Instructions
• State: Rhode Island
• Control #: RI-JURY-1-02-CR
• Format: Word

Description

Nature of Indictment; Presumption of Innocence Rhode Island Nature of Indictment; Presumption of Innocence is a principle under Rhode Island criminal law that states that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This is a fundamental right of all defendants accused of a crime in Rhode Island. The presumption of innocence places the burden of proof on the state to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The Rhode Island Nature of Indictment is the document that sets forth the charges against a defendant and is read in court. It specifies the alleged crime, the dates or time period during which the crime was committed, and the names of any alleged victims. The indictment must be proven true beyond a reasonable doubt by the state in order for the defendant to be convicted. There are two types of Rhode Island Nature of Indictment: Grand Jury Indictment and Information. A Grand Jury Indictment is a formal accusation issued by a grand jury. A grand jury is a group of citizens convened by the state to hear evidence and determine whether there is enough evidence to charge a person with a crime. An Information is a formal accusation issued by the state without a grand jury. Both types of indictments must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt before a defendant can be convicted of a crime.

Rhode Island Nature of Indictment; Presumption of Innocence is a principle under Rhode Island criminal law that states that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This is a fundamental right of all defendants accused of a crime in Rhode Island. The presumption of innocence places the burden of proof on the state to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The Rhode Island Nature of Indictment is the document that sets forth the charges against a defendant and is read in court. It specifies the alleged crime, the dates or time period during which the crime was committed, and the names of any alleged victims. The indictment must be proven true beyond a reasonable doubt by the state in order for the defendant to be convicted. There are two types of Rhode Island Nature of Indictment: Grand Jury Indictment and Information. A Grand Jury Indictment is a formal accusation issued by a grand jury. A grand jury is a group of citizens convened by the state to hear evidence and determine whether there is enough evidence to charge a person with a crime. An Information is a formal accusation issued by the state without a grand jury. Both types of indictments must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt before a defendant can be convicted of a crime.