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In a common law system, an adversarial approach is used to investigate and adjudicate guilt or innocence. The adversarial system assumes that truth – that is, an accurate verdict – is most likely to result from the open competition between the prosecution and the defense. Primary responsibility for the presentation of evidence and legal arguments lies with the opposing parties, not with a judge. Each side, acting in its self-interest, is expected to present to fact and interpretations of the law in a way most favorable to its interests. The approach presumes that the accused is innocent, and the burden of proving guilt rests with the prosecution. Through counterargument and cross-examination, each side is expected to test the truthfulness, relevancy, and sufficiency of the opponent’s evidence and arguments. The adversarial system places decision-making authority in the hands of neutral decision makes. The judge ascertains the applicable law and the jury determines the fact. The system emphasizes procedural rules designed to ensure that the contest between the parties is a fair fight.