When a defense declared by statute to be an “affirmative defense” is raised at trial, the Defense has the burden of establishing the applicability of such a defense by a preponderance of the evidence.

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Added: [Stat. 26-29, Kramerian Revised Criminal Code Act of 2026**)](https://ols.krameria.xyz/Stat-26-29-Kramerian-Revised-Criminal-Code-Act-of-2026-402b2321706548ffb2acd375eddb8ecd), § 701.00

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