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501: How Can Lawyers Defend Guilty People?

The Philosophy of Crime

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Trial by Ordeal and the Difference Between Legal Guilt and Actual Guilt

Exploring the historical practice of trial by ordeal and the case of Juan Catalan, who was charged with murder despite his innocence claims, emphasizing the significance of evidence and reasonable doubt in determining legal guilt.

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