A defendant who claims to have been at a place other than where the crime charged occurred would likely assert the defense of __________

a. infirmity
b. mistake of fact
c. alibi
d. entrapment


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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The prosecution can subpoena defendants and require that they testify at their own criminal trials

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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