When a Defense Is Labeled an "Exception," the Burden of Proof

question 100

True/False

When a defense is labeled an "exception," the burden of proof is on the prosecution to negate the exception as part of establishing the elements of the offense.

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Marks

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Tethered

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Learned Association

A psychological principle where an individual connects two stimuli or a stimulus and a behavior through repeated exposure.

Sensorimotor Stage

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