[mrow84]

Only in a legal sense - that doesn’t change whether you did or did not commit the act in question.

[wolverine876]

We are talking about a legal sense, a very important one that takes away people's freedom.

[refurb]

Presumption of innocence when determining guilt.

But you’re not put in jail before trial because you’re guilty, it’s to keep the public safe and/or make sure you don’t flee.