16-1-5. Presumption of innocence; standard of proof for conviction.

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Every person is presumed innocent until proved guilty. No person shall be convicted of a crime unless each element of such crime is proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

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History

Code 1933, § 26-501, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.

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For comment on Rehak v. Mathis, 239 Ga. 541, 238 S.E.2d 81 (1977), see 12 Ga. L. Rev. 361 (1978).

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