DEFENSES

I. For a conviction: the prosecution (DA) must establish

beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime with intent

II. Defendant may present evidence to prove that: A. No crime was committed

A. Alibi- Evidence that the defendant was somewhere else at the time of the crime - DNA Evidence- Biological evidence that can be used to support an alibi

B. No criminal intent was involved 1. Act was excusable or justifiable:

Ex. Self-defense, defense of property, defense of others

C. Act that was committed by defendant was not criminally responsible1. Infancy- Children under the specified age of the state are not criminally responsible

2. Intoxication- Defendant was too drunk or high to have intent

3. Insanity- People that have a mental disease or disorder that do not know the difference between right and wrong2 possible outcomes:a. Not guilty by insanityb. Guilty but mentally ill

4. Entrapment- When a person committing a criminal act was persuaded by a law enforcement officer

5. Duress- When a person commits a crime as a result of a threat of immediate danger

6. Necessity- When a person is compelled to react to a situation in order to protect life