Which of the following is NOT an example of an affirmative defense?
A)"I did it but I was insane."
B)"I did it but it was out of self-defense."
C)"I didn't do it and I have an alibi that proves I couldn't have done it."
D)"I did it but I was a victim of entrapment."

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Option C is not an affirmative defense because it does not admit to any wrongdoing, but rather asserts that the defendant was not even present at the scene of the crime. Affirmative defenses are those where the defendant admits to committing the act but argues that their actions were legally justified or excused. Options A, B, and D all admit to the act but seek to have it excused due to some legal justification or excuse.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of an Affirmative