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Proving and Disproving Criminal Guilt

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State's prima facie case; proof beyond reasonable doubt.

Jury instruction for defendant on reasonable doubt.

Credible evidence to support defenses.

Defendant's affirmative defenses; prove by preponderance of evidence.

Exemption from criminal liability; affirmative defense to be proved by defendant.

No conclusive presumptions; rebuttable presumptions and proof thereof.

Jury inference of defendant's intention, recklessness, knowledge or belief.

Construction of provisions allowing no defense.