Georgia Statutes
§ 16-1-5 — Presumption of innocence; standard of proof for conviction
Georgia § 16-1-5
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O.C.G.A. § 16-1-5 (2026).
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Every person is presumed innocent until proved guilty. No person shall be convicted of a crime unless each element of such crime is proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 16-1-1
Short title§ 16-1-2
Purposes of title§ 16-1-3
Definitions§ 16-10-1
Violation of oath by public officer§ 16-10-2
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Georgia § 16-1-5, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ga/16-1-5.