N.Y. Penal Law § 25.00

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapters 1-49, 52, and 61-114
Section 25.00 - Defenses; burden of proof
1. When a "defense," other than an "affirmative defense," defined by statute is raised at a trial, the people have the burden of disproving such defense beyond a reasonable doubt.
2. When a defense declared by statute to be an "affirmative defense" is raised at a trial, the defendant has the burden of establishing such defense by a preponderance of the evidence.

N.Y. Penal Law § 25.00