of the Napolionic Code. Then when you're accused, can you prove your innocence?
Canada, being a Commonwealth nation, has a Common Law heritage that gathers nifty ideas from old Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Roman tradions. The first two in particular emphasize that accusation does not create guilt, only proof creates it. And since this case does not appear to be military, Martial Law probably does not apply and the Common Law standard should stand.
Proof of guilt appears to be pretty easy to come by for this case though, if you desire to enquire. But, has anyone actually made a formal accusation yet? Or have people just looked at what evidence comes to hand and allegated that the alleged perp shot people, with no formal accusation or allegation? |
