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This storyIn criminal defense, can poor jail conditions be used as a burden of proof argument?

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In a criminal trial, the defense doesn't have to prove a thing!

The prosecution must prove guilt 'beyond a reasonable doubt' — the defense can call zero witnesses and still win. This burden traces to Roman law: 'proof lies upon the one who affirms, not who denies.'

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