CRS 18-1-407. Affirmative defense

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18-1-407. Affirmative defense.

(1) "Affirmative defense" means that unless the state's evidence raises the issue

involving the alleged defense, the defendant, to raise the issue, shall present some

credible evidence on that issue.

(2) If the issue involved in an affirmative defense is raised, then the guilt of the

defendant must be established beyond a reasonable doubt as to that issue as well as

all other elements of the offense.

Self Defense: Colorado Revised Statutes