A failure of proof defense is when the prosecutor didn’t prove every element.

Self-defense is when a person uses reasonable force to protect themselves.

An affirmative defense is when the act was done with a legal excuse.

Duress is when a person is forced to commit the crime under threat.

Jury nullification is when a jury refuses to convict for fairness reasons.

Self-defense, defense of others, accident, insanity, or mistaken identity.

Self-defense, accident, provocation, or mental illness.

Premeditated murder is murder that was planned ahead of time.

• Self-defense, defense of others, consent, or accident.

• Self-defense, defense of others, lack of intent, or consent.

• Consent, lack of intent, or mistaken identity.

• Consent, legal authority (like police), or lack of intent.