Is there any case law supporting the presumption that a defendant should not be presumed guilty?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Alvarez, F064349 (Cal. App. 2016):
presumption that he was guilty. He cites Morrow v. Superior Court (1994) 30 Cal.App.4th 1252 (Morrow). However, appellant's arguments and reliance on Morrow is misplaced.
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