Define the following defense.

- alibi defense
- Justification defenses
- Excuse defenses
- Procedural defenses


The alibi defense is very straightforward in that the defendant argues that he or she was nowhere near the crime when it happened.

Justification defenses are when the defendant admits to committing the act but claims it was necessary to avoid a greater evil. Examples include self-defense, necessity, and defense of home.

Excuse defenses are when a defendant claims that some personal condition or circumstance was such that he or she should not be held accountable. Examples include age, insanity, involuntary intoxication, and unconsciousness.

Procedural defenses are defenses based on procedure, such as double jeopardy, collateral estoppel, selective prosecution, denial of speedy trial, prosecutorial misconduct, and police fraud.

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