Question

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what is the difference between the terms
ot guilty\ and \innocent?\
it cannot be proved that an individual is \innocent.\ juries say
ot guilty\ because guilt was not proved in the case.
the terms have no significant difference in meaning. juries and judges use them the same way in a court of law.

ot guilty\ is a verdict used in criminal cases only. however, an \innocent\ verdict can only be used in civil cases.
a jury will say \innocent\ instead of
ot guilty\ if the person seems to have had no part in the case before the court.

Explanation:

In a court of law, "innocent" is a presumption (everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty). "Not guilty" is a verdict. It means that the prosecution has not met the burden of proof to show guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. So, "not guilty" is about the failure of proof of guilt, while "innocent" is a factual statement (which is hard to prove in a legal context as the legal system focuses on proof of guilt rather than proof of innocence).

Answer:

It cannot be proved that an individual is "innocent." Juries say "not guilty" because guilt was not proved in the case.