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In some cases, you may admit you committed a crime, but you had a legal excuse. These are called “affirmative defenses.” The prosecution has to disprove some affirmative defenses, like self defense. Other times, you have to prove an affirmative defense. Below are some common defenses available to you in different types of cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In some cases, you may admit you committed a crime, but you had a legal excuse. These are called “affirmative defenses.” The prosecution has to disprove some affirmative defenses, like self defense. Other times, you have to prove an affirmative defense. 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