Monday, September 17, 2012
burden of proof
In suspension and disbarment proceedings, lawyers enjoy the presumption of innocence, and the burden of proof rests upon the complainant to clearly prove her allegations by preponderant evidence. In the absence of preponderant evidence, the presumption of innocence of a lawyer continues and the complaint against him must be dismissed.
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