Legal Lexicon

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Kin Liability

Kin liability means the punishment of family members for the actions of a guilty person. Learn more about its history and consequences in this article!

Prosecution of the Innocent

The prosecution of the innocent refers to the wrongful punishment of innocent individuals. Learn more about causes, consequences, and protective measures!

Presumption of Innocence

The presumption of innocence guarantees that no one is considered guilty without proof. Learn more about this fundamental right in the legal glossary!

Wrongfully Convicted

Wrongfully convicted individuals suffer from miscarriages of justice. Learn how judicial errors occur and how to prevent them – discover more now in the legal dictionary!

Unjustified Prosecution

Unjustified prosecution: Innocent individuals are wrongly accused or prosecuted. Learn more about causes and consequences – read the article now!

Accused

An accused person is suspected of a criminal offense. Learn about the rights and obligations they have in criminal proceedings — read more now in the legal encyclopedia!

Alibi

An alibi proves the absence of a suspect at the crime scene. Curious about how it impacts justice? Discover more in the glossary!

in dubio pro reo

“In dubio pro reo” means: When in doubt, for the accused. This legal principle protects the innocent. Learn more about this important rule now!