Legal Definitions - perfect defense

Definition: A defense that meets all legal requirements and results in the defendant's acquittal.

Examples:

• A defendant who is charged with murder but successfully argues that they acted in self-defense and had no other option but to use deadly force.
• A defendant who is accused of stealing but provides evidence that they were not present at the scene of the crime at the time it occurred.

These examples illustrate how a perfect defense can result in the defendant being acquitted of the charges against them. In both cases, the defendant was able to provide evidence that met all legal requirements and proved their innocence.