Burden of proof defines who must prove a point in legal cases. It determines the level of evidence required to win a case. The state has the burden of proof in criminal cases. You may have heard about ...

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An Ohio appeals court says drivers accused of violating the state's distracted driving law will need to prove they were not illegally using their phones behind the wheel.This means the burden of proof ...

Joette Katz, a partner with Shipman & Goodwin. Courtesy photo. Richard Lapointe’s family is set to receive nearly $6 million for his wrongful incarceration of nearly 25 years for the 1987 rape and ...

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If a due process hearing had been necessary, we would have borne the burden to prove a negative: that the school system had not provided the appropriate supports and services to enable Erin to succeed ...

I have been asked that question many times but have never addressed it in an article. The subtext of this question is usually something like this: “How do you represent people you think may actually ...

The appellant was convicted for the offence of murder of the Ayuba Karim, punishable under Section 319 (1) of the Criminal Code, Cap. 30, Vol. 11, Laws of Oyo State, by the High Court of Oyo State, ...