Criminal Procedure

Distinction Between Affirmative and Negative Defense

NEGATIVE DEFENSE

Requires  the  prosecution  to  prove the  guilt  of  the  accused  beyond reasonable doubt

Accused   claims   that   one   of   the elements  of  the  offense  charged  is not present.It     is     incumbent     upon     the prosecution  to  prove  the  existence of this element.

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE 

The   accused   admits   the   act   or omission  but  interposes  a  defense,  which  if  proven,  would  exculpate him


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