Despite the legal presumption of innocence, once defendants are arrested, the public assumes they are guilty.

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This is commonly known as the "presumption of guilt" and is a societal issue that can lead to unfair treatment of defendants in the criminal justice system. It is important to remember that everyone is innocent until proven guilty and to not make assumptions based on arrest alone.

Despite the Legal Presumption of Innocence, Once Defendants Are Arrested