The State does not have to offer evidence to prove that a man charged with a crime actually had a guilty intent.

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The prosecution must prove every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt, including the defendant's intent. However, the prosecution does not have to offer evidence to prove that the defendant actually had a guilty intent. Instead, the prosecution can rely on circumstantial evidence to infer the defendant's intent.

The State Does Not Have to Offer Evidence to Prove