To sign 'innocent,' form a 'U' handshape with both hands by extending your index and middle fingers and keeping them tightly together. Place both hands near your mouth with your palms facing toward you. Move both hands forward and slightly outward away from your face in a smooth, gentle motion.
After establishing the context of a trial, sign 'innocent' by moving your 'U' handshapes forward from your mouth, using a firm nod to confirm the verdict.
Sign 'girl' and 'child', then perform 'innocent' with a soft, gentle facial expression to emphasize her pure and sweet nature.
Sign 'mistake', then sign 'innocent' by moving your 'U' hands away from your face, using an earnest or slightly apologetic facial expression.
After establishing the context of a trial, sign 'innocent' by moving your 'U' handshapes forward from your mouth, using a firm nod to confirm the verdict.
Sign 'girl' and 'child', then perform 'innocent' with a soft, gentle facial expression to emphasize her pure and sweet nature.
Sign 'mistake', then sign 'innocent' by moving your 'U' hands away from your face, using an earnest or slightly apologetic facial expression.
While it might be understood in very casual contexts, 'innocent' is formally a two-handed sign. Using both hands ensures clarity and is the standard, most accurate way to sign it.
Yes, 'innocent' is commonly used in legal contexts to mean 'not guilty.' You might also see someone sign 'NOT' followed by 'GUILTY', but 'innocent' is widely understood and frequently used.
Absolutely! Facial expressions provide the tone in ASL. If you are talking about an innocent child, a soft expression works best. If you are declaring your own innocence, an earnest, serious expression is appropriate.
