While the prosecution always carries the burden of proving the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, courts generally require a defendant to prove an affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence.

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This statement is true. The burden of proof for an affirmative defense falls on the defendant, who must prove it by a preponderance of the evidence. This means that the defendant must convince the court that their defense is more likely to be true than not true.

While the Prosecution Always Carries the Burden of Proving the Defendant's