This means that the defendant does not have to prove his or her innocence. Rather, the prosecutor bears the burden of proof to overcome or rebut the presumption of innocence by introducing sufficient evidence to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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The statement describes the "Presumption of innocence," a fundamental principle in criminal law where a defendant is considered innocent until proven guilty.

This Means That the Defendant Does Not Have to Prove