To obtain a conviction, the prosecution will have to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you committed the crime in question. Depending on the offense in question, this may require them to show that you were at the scene of the crime when it occurred. Although that might seem easy enough for them to prove, it can actually be tough, which is why it’s critically important that you present an alibi defense if at all possible.
How can you build a strong alibi defense?
An alibi is simply an account of where you were during the time in question, thereby demonstrating the impossibility of your participation in the crime. But how can you build the robust alibi defense needed to beat the prosecution’s case? Here are some ideas that you may be able to utilize in your case:
- Obtain accounts from witnesses who observed you at somewhere other than the crime scene.
- Gather receipts that show that you made purchases far away from the crime scene at or near the time the offense occurred.
- Request surveillance footage from businesses that may have captured your presence.
- Acquire cell phone records that may show your exact location at the time of the crime.
- Review pictures that you and your friends may have taken at the time to see if their timestamp helps you establish an alibi.
Don’t let the prosecution subject you to a wrongful conviction
It can take a lot to convince the prosecution that they’ve got the wrong person. That’s why you need to be prepared to present a compelling and persuasive criminal defense to the jury. By doing so, you’ll hopefully avoid wrongful conviction and reclaim the normal life that the state threatened to take away from you.