§ 836. Defendant presumed innocent—Reasonable doubt of guilt requires acquittal

Cite as: 22 CNCA § 836

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 his guilt is satisfactorily shown, he is entitled to be acquitted.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.