What Are The Elements Of A Crime?

Elements of a crime are the specific things the State has to prove in order for your to be convicted of that crime.  For example, the elements of the crime of DUI the State must prove are that 1) You were driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle, 2) You were under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and 3) Your normal faculties were impaired.  If the State fails to prove all three elements beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt, you will be found not guilty.