English lawyer Sir William Garrow coined the phrase, innocent until proven guilty to explain the legal presumption that the prosecution bears the burden of proof in any case. In the American criminal justice system, this is not just a phrase but a legal right of the accused. In some cases this right holds true but it is difficult for many in the public and the courts to apply such a thought process to criminal cases involving sex crimes. The state of Florida recognizes two distinct classificatio
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