Assertion: burden | /r/AtLocation | the prosecution
Facets:
value: in a criminal case
type: LOCATION
value: often
type: TEMPORAL
value: in a criminal trial
type: LOCATION
value: exclusively
type: MANNER
value: because of the presumption of innocence
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: In a criminal trial, the burden is exclusively on the prosecution because of the presumption of innocence, unless the defense is alleging an affirmative defense such as insanity, However, in a civil trial the burden is initially on the plaintiff and may shift to the defendant.
text: In a criminal case, burden of proof is on the prosecutor, who must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant committed the crime for which he is charged.
text: In a criminal trial, the burden of proof is always on the prosecution, as the defendant is presumed innocent.
text: In a criminal case the burden of proof is on the prosecution.
text: In criminal cases, the burden of proof is often on the prosecutor.