Which term is a defense in which the defendant introduces evidence, which, if found credible, will negate criminal liability or civil liability, even if it is proven that the defendant committed the alleged acts?

• A. Omission
• B. Affirmative defense
• C. Act
• D. Constructive possession

Answer: (B)

Affirmative defense is the type of defense where the defendant introduces evidence or asserts facts that, if believed, would justify or excuse the conduct, defeating liability even if the alleged acts occurred. It isnures that liability can be negated or reduced by showing a legal justification or excuse, such as self-defense, insanity, duress, or necessity. In this approach, the defense isn’t merely denying the act but presenting a circumstance under which the act was not wrongful or punishable. Other terms in the list describe actions or legal concepts that are not defenses of this kind, so they don’t fit the scenario described.