RE: Wisconsin Jury Instruction for Self-Defense
Posted on: November 8, 2021 at 18:25:08 CT
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Goes to show you have to know your jurisdiction:
An affirmative defense operates to prevent conviction even when the prosecutor has proof beyond a reasonable doubt as to every element of the crime. Some jurisdictions place the burden on the defendant to prove the defense, while others require that the prosecution disprove the defense beyond a reasonable doubt.Jun 21, 2017
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