Presumption of innocence and proof of guilt

720 ILCS 5/3-1, under Rights Of Defendant.

720 ILCS 5/3-1

(720 ILCS 5/3-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 3-1)

    Sec. 3-1. Presumption of innocence and proof of guilt.

Every person is presumed innocent until proved guilty. No person shall be convicted of any offense unless his guilt thereof is proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

(Source: Laws 1961, p. 1983.)