Defense

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The constitution and the courts, man doesn't use the Constitution as a defense

Magna carta and the constitution as a defense

See also:

• Affirmative Defense
• Alford Plea
• Appeals
• Arraignment
• Bail
• Bill of Particulars
• Brady Material
• Brady rule
• Burden of Proof
• Complete Defense
• Defendant
• Excuse
• Justification
• Partial Defense
• Plea Bargain
• Right of Discovery

A reason why the plaintiff or prosecutor should not prevail on a cause of action or demand for relief. A defense can either allege a failure to state a claim, or affirm the existence of a claim and present additional reasons that prevent the plaintiff or prosecutor from obtaining the result requested.