In light of the nature of the rights involved, which of the following is the most probable burden of persuasion on this constitutional issue?
The state has the burden of persuading the court that the application of this statute to Zeller is necessary to vindicate an important state interest.
The state has the burden of persuading the court that the application of this statute to Zeller is rationally related to a legitimate state interest.
Zeller has the burden of persuading the court that the application of this statute to him is not necessary to vindicate an important state interest.
Zeller has the burden of persuading the court that the application of this statute to him is not rationally related to a legitimate state interest.