As I was reading UN drug advisor gets 4-year jail term, a question occurred to me. After two years here I have no idea how the criminal justice system works here. What exactly is the burden of proof in criminal trials here?
Obviously this short article, with almost no real information in it, is no way to judge the guilt or innocence of this man. But the story presented by his lawyer seems plausible. Is the standard of guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt" like criminal trials in the US or just "a preponderance of the evidence" like in civil trials. Are defendants presumed innocent or is it up to the defendant to prove that they are innocent?
This blog began as a description of our life in Al Ain, UAE (United Arab Emirates). Brn worked at the UAE University Libraries Deanship for three years and Bss homeschooled our four children, D, B, P, and O. After returning to the the USA for five years, we are living in Abu Dhabi now.
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2007/06/20
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