# RCW 9A.04.100: RCW 9A.04.100: Proof beyond a reasonable doubt

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S100

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 9A.04.100
- **Heading:** RCW 9A.04.100: Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 9A / Chapter 04 / Section 100

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

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- [RCW 9A.04.020 RCW 9A.04.020: Purposes—Principles of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S020.md)
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- [RCW 9A.04.040 RCW 9A.04.040: Classes of crimes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S040.md)
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- [RCW 9A.04.090 RCW 9A.04.090: Application of general provisions of the code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S090.md)
- [RCW 9A.04.100 RCW 9A.04.100: Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9A_C04_S100.md)
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