Section 502 - Negating defense by allegation or proof -- When not required.

UT Code § 76-1-502 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) By allegation in an information, indictment, or other charge; or

(2) By proof, unless: (a) The defense is in issue in the case as a result of evidence presented at trial, either by the prosecution or the defense; or (b) The defense is an affirmative defense, and the defendant has presented evidence of such affirmative defense.

(a) The defense is in issue in the case as a result of evidence presented at trial, either by the prosecution or the defense; or

(b) The defense is an affirmative defense, and the defendant has presented evidence of such affirmative defense.