Element (criminal law)
FACT THAT MUST BE PROVEN, UNDER USA CRIMINAL LAW
Elements of crime; Element of a crime; Element (criminal); Elements of an offense; Elements of the offense; Element of the offense; Element of an offense; Criminal elements
Under United States law, an element of a crime (or element of an offense) is one of a set of facts that must all be proven to convict a defendant of a crime. Before a court finds a defendant guilty of a criminal offense, the prosecution must present evidence that, even when opposed by any evidence the defense may choose, is credible and sufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed each element of the particular crime charged.