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Originally Posted by theking
I of course do know what an affirmative defense is...and I also know that a defendant is not required by law to prove anything ever...but the prosecution by law has to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt every time.
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No, not every time.
Go kill someone, claim self defense and expect to not have to prove it. See how far that gets ya.
Affirmative Defense means yes, I committed this crime but here's why. Not 'yes I committed this crime but its up to the state to prove why'.