(1) A defendant in a criminal proceeding is presumed to be innocent until each element of the offense charged against him is proved beyond a reasonable doubt. In the absence of this proof, the defendant shall be acquitted.
(2) As used in this part, "element of the offense" means: (a) the conduct, attendant circumstances, or results of conduct proscribed, prohibited, or forbidden in the definition of the offense; and (b) the culpable mental state required.
(a) the conduct, attendant circumstances, or results of conduct proscribed, prohibited, or forbidden in the definition of the offense; and
(b) the culpable mental state required.
(3) The existence of jurisdiction and venue are not elements of the offense but shall be established by a preponderance of the evidence.
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