Multiple choice

A defense that disproves, justifies or excuses the alleged crime.

  1. self-defense

  2. substantive

  3. procedural

  4. criminal insanity
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Explanation

Substantive defenses focus on the facts of the crime itself, aiming to disprove, justify, or excuse the alleged criminal behavior. Examples include self-defense, insanity, and alibi. Procedural defenses, on the other hand, focus on violations of the defendant's constitutional rights during the investigation or trial.

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