"Until Proven Guilty" is a legal principle that asserts a person is considered innocent until sufficient evidence is presented to establish their guilt. This concept is fundamental to many legal systems, including those in the United States and Canada, and serves to protect individuals from wrongful conviction. The principle emphasizes the importance of due process and fair trials, ensuring that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution. It reflects the belief that it is better for a guilty person to go free than for an innocent person to be wrongly punished, thereby upholding justice and individual rights.