sentences:  Basically, it is not for the accused to prove his innocence, since the accused is innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.In general, an accused offender is usually first charged with an appropriate offence that can be established on the facts of the case.Upon engaging a lawyer (defence counsel), the defence counsel will make written representations without prejudice legally to the prosecuting authority, the Prosecution may then review, exercise his prosecutorial discretion, and consent to amend the charge with lesser relevant offence, a process known as plea bargaining.