46-16-204. Defendant presumed innocent — reasonable doubt. A defendant in a criminal action is presumed to be innocent until the contrary is proved, and in case of a reasonable doubt whether the defendant’s guilt is satisfactorily shown, the defendant must be found not guilty.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 46-16-204

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.