Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20190225:15:23:00
Old they were and statements showed him i.d.s. is that a reliable and believable defense? >> in illinois, it is an affirmative defense to aggrav e aggravated criminal if they believe the victim was over the age of 17, and in illinois, the prosecution has the burden to disprove the defendant's reasonable belief as to the victim's age. some factors, some courts in illinois have considered in the past is the fact that the victim is 16 years or 10 months. or the victim is drinking or doing something mature. even the jury's perception of the victim can warrant a jury instruction of reasonable belie...