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The presumption of innocence is a foundational principle in North Carolina criminal law and throughout the United States. It is not a suggestion or a formality. It is the legal starting point in every REASONABLE-DOUBT-BURDEN-OF-PROOF JUDGE IN COURTROOM INSTRUCTING JURORS prosecution.

A criminal defendant accused of a crime is presumed innocent.

That presumption remains in place unless and until the State presents evidence that fully satisfies or entirely convinces the Finder of Fact of guilt.

  • I pleaded guilty, what are my options ?

  • Is there a way to withdraw my plea ?

  • Can I get out of my guilty plea ?

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