Section 9A.04.100 - Proof beyond a reasonable doubt(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.Amended by 2011 c 336,§ 349, eff. 7/22/2011.1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.04.100.