In the Context of Criminal Trials, the High Standard of Proof

In the context of criminal trials, the high standard of proof:

A) overrides a defendant's right to "take the Fifth."
B) places the burden of proof on the defendant, who is obligated to prove that he or she is not guilty.
C) increases the likelihood of an innocent being proved guilty.
D) reflects the belief that it is worse to convict an innocent individual than to let a guilty one go free.