Affirmative defense

18-1-710. Affirmative defense. The issues of justification or exemption from criminal liability under sections 18-1-701 to 18-1-709 are affirmative defenses. Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 412, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 40-1-810. Cross references: For the affirmative defense of impaired mental condition, see �� 16-8-103.5 and 18-1-803; for other provisions concerning affirmative defenses generally, see �� 18-1-407 and 18-1-805; for affirmative defenses to particular crimes, see specific criminal provisions in articles 2 to 18 of this title 18.