Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016)

Section 9A.04.100. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

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(1) Every person charged with the commission of a crime is presumed innocent unless proved guilty. No person may be convicted of a crime unless each element of such crime is proved by competent evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.

(2) When a crime has been proven against a person, and there exists a reasonable doubt as to which of two or more degrees he or she is guilty, he or she shall be convicted only of the lowest degree.

[ 2011 c 336 § 349; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.04.100.]

2011 c 336 § 349; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.04.100.

                    
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