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To: shelterguy
I have served on several juries. There is a huge difference between innocent and not guilty.

Given definition 1.c quoted as free from legal guilt or fault, please justify that response: what is the difference between 'not guilty' and 'innocent'?

48 posted on 02/17/2013 10:44:22 AM PST by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: OneWingedShark

Oj was not guilty. However it was never shown that he was innocent. Had he proved he was out of the area he may have been found not guilty AND would have shown his innocence.

If guilt is not established beyond a reasonable doubt it means you are not guilty, but doesn’t establish that you were innocent.


49 posted on 02/17/2013 10:48:15 AM PST by morphing libertarian
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To: OneWingedShark

“”I have served on several juries. There is a huge difference between innocent and not guilty.

Given definition 1.c quoted as free from legal guilt or fault, please justify that response: what is the difference between ‘not guilty’ and ‘innocent’? “”

Innocent...You didn’t do it.
Not guilty...I could not conclusively prove you did it.


50 posted on 02/17/2013 10:49:56 AM PST by shelterguy
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