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Presumption of innocence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The legal principle that all persons are held innocent until proven guilty and are protected from arbitrary arrest or harsh treatment.

AP course connection

Topic 4.3: 4.3 The Enlightenment

Unit 4

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