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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 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 is guilty, he shall be convicted only of the lowest degree.

    [1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.04.100.]

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