Is a Person Considered Guilty when they Refuse to Produce the Proof you ask?

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**In your Own Eyes. xxoo

Crimsyjo · Accepted Answer

I know in law they say it is upto the accuser to prove guilt. Not for the defendant to prove their innocence.

BUT I think if the innocent person CAN prove they are innocent then they should. Why be stubbon and prolong the process?

Real life example:

My ex accused me a lot of talking guys or being on dating apps on my phone. I openly showed him my phone or who I was talking to everytime. I've got nothing to hide. And yes I could say "I'm innocent so why should I show my phone. It's private"

Him on other hand... was whatsapping someone back and forth whilst cuddling me. But tilting his phone so I couldn't accidentally see. When I questioned him about it he said he was texting him mum. He could have flashed his phone to prove it. But he didn't. My suspicion grew and I went to bed angry. We starred arguing in morning. He to this day will swear blue it was his mum (we been broken up 4 weeks now) and that I should trust him and not see his phone.

Whether he was innocent or not? I don't know. But his words and behaviour all point to GUILTY in my book. Based on fact he wouldn't show the proof to shut me up and make me feel happier (which if he loved me surely he wd want to reassure me).

thegreenyogi · Accepted Answer

Possibly. In most cases it can be true. In few others however the person refuses out of matters of principle. Xx

imtiaz45 · Accepted Answer

In legal contexts, a person's refusal to produce proof when requested does not automatically render them guilty. Guilt is determined through a fair legal process that considers all available evidence and arguments. However, in certain situations, such as during trials or investigations, failing to provide evidence requested by authorities or the court may lead to adverse inferences or consequences. This can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case. Ultimately, guilt or innocence is decided based on the totality of evidence presented and the legal standards applied, not solely on a refusal to produce proof.

NaultD · Accepted Answer

Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. You can and not only should say nothing in a courtroom if you are pressed with charges. Hire a lawyer and shut the fuck up if anything legal happens and cops talk to you. Even detain you shut the fuck up and hire a lawyer. Dosen't matter what happened.

Fun fact George Washington himself would trade freedom to vote for a jury of peers.

Then creating the most robust legal system where he's proud of. worthy for fighting for independence for all Americans and left everything for other to figure out interms of our constitution rights.

Dina_Melissa19 · Answer

In legal contexts, a person is not automatically considered guilty simply because they refuse to produce proof when asked. In many legal systems, there is a presumption of innocence until proven guilty. This means that the burden of proof typically rests on the party making the accusation or claim. Refusing to produce proof or evidence may raise suspicion or lead to adverse inferences, depending on the circumstances, but it does not establish guilt in itself.

However, in civil cases or specific legal proceedings where a party is required by law or court order to produce certain evidence, failure to comply can result in consequences such as fines, sanctions, or adverse judgments. In criminal cases, the prosecution generally bears the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and a defendant's refusal to produce evidence does not automatically establish guilt.

Overall, whether someone is considered guilty depends on the totality of evidence presented and proven in accordance with the applicable legal standards, not solely on their refusal to produce evidence.

snowboarder720 · Answer

At first I thought yes and then I thought about it… it really depends on the context.

Just because someone refuses to produce their identification doesn’t mean they are guilty of not having it.
In the USA the fourth amendment protects every American from unreasonable search and seizure meaning any American does not have to show their identification to an officer upon request unless there’s reasonable articulate suspicion of a crime is being committed.

When a boyfriend refuses to show you his text thread between he and his ex then there’s a pretty good reason to believe that there’s probably something there.

So honestly it depends.

Leapfrog00 · Answer

Sometimes but not always. There are somethings that are personal or some people are just private.

I'm a private person who's an introvert, and I can image if I were ever accused of a crime where I needed an aliby, I could be too embarrassed to say what I was really doing that evening lol. (Like hooking up with a narcissist ex but being too ashamed to admit I'm still into the sex, lol)

Some people who refuse evidence are guilty as sin... Like the politicians who cheat on their taxes and refuse to release them to the public. Yeah, I get some things are personal but who cares? They're just taxes! Not a diary lol

AviatorTom · Answer

Nope, in the US legal system, a defendant isn't required to provide anything that might implicate them. They are presumed innocent until proven guilty, which is the prosecution's responsibility to prove.

That same philosophy carries over to personal interactions.

Insecure2 · Answer

In terms of law, no. A person is considered innocent until proven guilty. However, he/she automatically becomes a suspect, because investigators might consider his/her behaviour as questionable and try to decide what is the reason behind the refusal. As a result they might be more prone to put the blame on him/her.

n1n1999 · Answer

No, it doesn’t mean they are guilty. For example, I was talking to a guy for a few months who constantly asked for my location. I refused to share it, and he assumed that I was up to no good or cheating. In reality, I believed that sharing my location was unhealthy. Constantly checking on each other’s whereabouts can cause stress and trust issues in a relationship. I prefer to trust my partner when they say they are going somewhere unless I have a genuine reason to suspect otherwise. I hope this helps.

normalice · Answer

If they have a reason they need me to trust them, I think of them as guilty if they get vague about proof, yeah. But if they don't really have a reason to care what I think it would be a waste of their time to prove themselves so I wouldn't fault them for it.

hahahmm · Answer

Nah. Every time you do something good it goes in the 'good' file. When you do something evil it goes in the 'evil file'. When you refuse to give proof it goes in the 'maybe' file. My opinion of you is based on the weights of these different files. Not, usually, one incident.

goaded · Answer

In my personal opinion, it makes it more likely but not definite. If I were part of a jury, I could overcome that.

Similarly, on this site, if I ask someone a simple yes or no question and they refuse to answer, I'm pretty certain they agree with me but it doesn't match their political position.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

I tend to reserve judgment, but it depends entirely on what' sort of character I've seen them to have, and what's being asked of them to produce.

If I know that you're a shifty sort of person, and the proof I'm asking you to produce is extremely accessible, there had better be some fantastic reasons that you're refusing to provide it.

Mark987 · Answer

It all depends the situation and what happened? I don't think a person is guilty if they don't provide proof but like I said depends the situation. I have been part of court cases where the Police asked for information etc.. and tried to manipulate someone I know. Each case is different in my opinion.

SotiCoto · Answer

No. Only idiots ask for "proof". They don't tend to know the difference between that and evidence.
Personally, I value consistent logical reasoning most highly... then evidence... and anyone who so much as says "proof" unironically is almost certainly incapable of justifying anything they believe.

Anonymous · Answer

No, there is an infinite domain of non-existence 'proof' that could be asked for. In the real world it is quite likely that it is not possible to prove anyone innocent of a given crime simply because there is soo little available quality evidence.

This is why the burden of proof is on the accuser to prove guilt of the person of the crime.

purplepoppy · Answer

If it's asked for by the legal system then I'd say yes, they're obviously hiding something. But if you ask for it I'm going to tell you to sod off.

HawkPerception · Answer

Refusing to produce proof for what reason? I do believe innocent until proven guilty, but willfully withholding proof that you definitely have is basically asking for a sentence.

NathanDavis · Answer

nope...  but I think they can be charged with obstruction or something

worldscolide · Answer

It depends. If you say "Prove you didn't do it" Thats proving a negative and impossible, because it means you already made up your mind. on the other hand, its on you as the accuser to provide evidence that they did said thing.

menina · Answer

Yes, otherwise why would they hide the proof. If they're innocent, they have nothing to hide.

exitseven · Answer

In America you are innocent until proven guilty unless you oppose the Biden Regime.

onedarkcloud · Answer

In a Court of Law get a lawyer. Between two people refusing to produce proof they ask to prove whatever the two parties are arguing about only makes them look guilty in that context it doesn't make them guilty.

Drewtate · Answer

No. It's not up to them to prove their innocence bur for you to prove their guilt.

Surely · Answer

You can always use the Killary excuse. “I do not recall!”  I believe that the Defendant isn’t required to provide anything that would prove their guilt.

LaurenM1997 · Answer

Yes that means they are hiding something from me

DrPepper12 · Answer

At a civil trial yes. In my opinion tho, it depends on who made the assertion then we'll know whose job it is to refute it.

DJB72 · Answer

Unfortunately, yes. But the absence of "proof" isn't proof in itself.

paledreams · Answer

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Wiredone · Answer

In my eyes, yes I'd say they were guilty. As for the law, they are still innocent until proven guilty

Dongie · Answer

They could be. It depends on who's asking. Why? You say? He'll, look around at America's ROGUE GOVERNMENT

msc545 · Answer

It depends on the situation, what you think they did or didn't do, and what proof you asked for. None of this is simple.

Med_guy1978 · Answer

No! You should feel pressured to prove something if you don't want to.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

When it comes to guilty until proven innocent, That's just ridiculous. How about the they prove their guilt?

nawtee_me · Answer

Innocent until proven guilty and the burden of proof is not to prove innocence but for them to prove guilt.

Rayycole · Answer

Not necessarily, sometimes the accused will see the claim so absurd that they refuse to show proof because they believe it would validate the claim

Anonymous · Answer

if it's within their power to do so but they refuse, it'll be very suspicious indeed

Nerdvana · Answer

Yes. Innocent people are always willing to prove their innocence.

Likes2drive · Answer

Depends, it might not be relevant to the crime

toomanyqs-4 · Answer

a person who's saying the truth has nothing to hide

Anonymous · Answer

One should never have to prove their innocence; only disprove their guilt.

Agape93 · Answer

Yeap far as I'm concerned

Rei13 · Answer

It depends on context tbh

NamerOfStars · Answer

Guilty? No- but suspicious, certainly.

Massageman · Answer

No. They are guilty when proven to be guilty. Guilt is not proven by "wishful thinking".

Nifrayu · Answer

It depends on the context.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

No. Leaving doubt doesn't mean guilty.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

No. That’s not how it’s supposed to work.

pethouse · Answer

Depends on the situation

Nice222 · Answer

No I think you need to prove them guilty.

Sabretooth · Answer

they should be.

ChinaGrove · Answer

Only if you're a Republican.

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