Prosecutors present evidence to convict. The defense argues against, and presents evidence that mitigates, and or refutes that presented by the prosecution. It is then the role of a jury (if a jury trial) or a judge otherwise to find guilty, not guilty (exonerate) or some other outcome e.g mistrial.
otherwise to find guilty, not guilty (exonerate) or some other outcome e.g mistrial
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Not guilty is different than innocence ( exoneration).
Not guilty means a juror might think the guy is guilty but the case for that was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt.