Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui negat.

Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui negat. The Burden of Proof is on he who declares, not on he who denies.

This Latin phrase, uttered over 1500 years ago still applies to our criminal justice system in that the presumption of innocence belongs to the defendant, and the burden of proof rests entirely on the accuser to prove guilt.

Attorney Weidenbaum and Attorney Skutnik, I am proud to have worked with you.