An Affirmative Defense Is One in Which the Defendant

question 20

Multiple Choice

An affirmative defense is one in which the defendant

• A)denies doing the criminal act.
• B)argues the defense of double jeopardy.
• C)has agreed to a plea bargain.
• D)admits doing the act but claims other matters that will result in an acquittal.

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Definitions:

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