An affirmative defense to prosecution
a. excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven to exist beyond a reasonable doubt.
b. establishes no defense for the accused in a criminal action.
c. creates a doubt about criminal intent.
d. excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven by a preponderance of the evidence.
e. None of the above
Answer: d. excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven by a preponderance of the evidence.
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