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Originally Posted by bonkers
I would say the burdon of proof here lies in no small part with the accused:
- If it was stolen, one would expect to find a police report on file. It is a rather expensive car after all.
- If he gave the keys to someone who then drove, he has a moral, if not legal responsibility to name that person and, if he knew that person was impared, he shares part of the blame.
- If it was not reported stolen and he cannot or will not name the driver, then I'm afraid his story looks thinner than Britney Spears' underwear.
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Burdon? Eric of The Animals?
If you're called for jury duty I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. You'll be excused.
What you "would say" has no bearing on the matter. The burden of proof is always on the accuser.
Oh, and one is innocent until proven guilty.
That's the way it works here in America.
Are you a tourist visiting from another country? Or are you a US citizen who is simply woefully ignorant of the laws and mores of your own country?