Presumption of innocence - Acquittal on reasonable doubt

N.D. Cent. Code § 29-21-05
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29-21-05. Presumption of innocence - Acquittal on reasonable doubt A defendant in a criminal action is presumed to be innocent until the contrary is proved, and in case of a reasonable doubt as to whether the defendant's guilt is satisfactorily shown, the defendant is entitled to be acquitted.
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