Under both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions, a person charged with a crime is presumed __________.

A. guilty until proven innocent by an appointed attorney
B. innocent until the state can prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to a judge or jury
C. innocent until the state can prove reasonable guilt to a judge or jury
D. guilty until the defendant convinces a jury of innocence beyond a shadow of doubt


Answer: B

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