What is the test for the presumption of innocence and proof beyond a reasonable doubt?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Livers, C069767 (Cal. App. 2014):

deprives defendants of the presumption of innocence, the right to a jury trial and proof beyond a reasonable doubt. (People v. Paysinger (2009) 174 Cal.App.4th 26, 29-32.)

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