| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | guilty until proven innocent | France | Guilty until proven innocent is often perceived culturally | 1 |
| 2 | plea bargaining | France | Allowed but infrequently used, with an emphasis on thorough legal proceedings and protection of defendant rights | 1 |
| 3 | prosecutor | France | Prosecutors are investigative magistrates who have broad powers to gather evidence and direct the course of the investigation in criminal cases. | 1 |