When a defendant bears the "burden of production," the defendant must:

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When a defendant bears the "burden of production," it means that they have the obligation to introduce evidence to support a claim. This is different from the burden of persuasion, which is the obligation to persuade the factfinder (usually the jury) of the truth of the claim. The burden of proof can be different depending on the type of case and the stage of the proceeding, and can range from "beyond a reasonable doubt" (criminal cases), to "clear and convincing evidence" (civil cases), to a "preponderance of the evidence" (most civil cases). When a defendant bears the burden of production, they are required to introduce evidence that supports their claim. The burden of production just requires the defendant to present some evidence, whereas the burden of persuasion requires the defendant to persuade the factfinder with sufficient evidence. The standard of proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" and "clear and convincing evidence" apply to the burden of persuasion, not production. Thus, the best choice is A.

When a Defendant Bears the "Burden of Production," the Defendant