Presumption of innocence - Acquittal on reasonable doubt

N.D.C.C. § 29-21-05 — under Trial.

N.D.C.C. § 29-21-05

A defendant in a criminal action is presumed to be innocent until the contrary is proved, and in case of a reasonable doubt as to whether the defendant's guilt is satisfactorily shown, the defendant is entitled to be acquitted.