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An alibi is a form of evidence used to defend against a criminal charge by demonstrating that the accused was somewhere other than the scene of the crime when the crime was committed.

In the state of Mississippi, an alibi is indeed recognized as a legitimate defense in criminal proceedings. An alibi defense is based on the premise that the defendant was in a different location at the time the crime was committed, and therefore could not have been involved in the alleged criminal act. To use an alibi defense, the defendant typically needs to present evidence that corroborates their claim of being elsewhere, which can include witness testimony, receipts, video footage, or any other documentation that establishes their location during the relevant time frame. Mississippi Rule of Criminal Procedure 12.1 requires the defendant to provide notice of an intention to present an alibi defense, including specific information about the place where the defendant claims to have been at the time of the alleged offense, and the names and addresses of the witnesses the defendant intends to use to support the alibi. The prosecution is then allowed to investigate the alibi and, if necessary, present evidence to refute it during the trial.

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