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MARTIN v. OHIO

No. 85-6461.

480 U.S. 228 (1987)

MARTIN v. OHIO

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided February 25, 1987

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James R. Willis argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Margery B. Koosed.

George J. Sadd argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was John T. Corrigan.*

JUSTICE WHITE delivered the opinion of the Court.

The Ohio Code provides that "[e]very person accused of an offense is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and the burden of proof for all elements of the offense is upon the prosecution. The burden of going forward with the evidence of an affirmative defense, and the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence, for an affirmative defense...

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