Several statutory excuses that an accused might use to gain an acquittal at trial appear in the Texas Penal Code.Some of these excuses,such as insanity and duress,place the burden on the defendant to not only raise the issue at trial but to establish the excuse by the preponderance of the evidence.These excuses are known as:
A)affirmative defenses.
B)exceptions.
C)duck and cover defenses.
D)behavioral negations.

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The term "affirmative defenses" refers to the defenses that shift the burden of proof to the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence. Insanity and duress are examples of affirmative defenses in Texas.

Several Statutory Excuses That an Accused Might Use to Gain