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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 Maryland, as in other jurisdictions, an alibi is a defense strategy used in criminal proceedings where the defendant aims to prove that they were in a different location at the time the alleged crime was committed, and therefore could not have been involved in the crime. The burden is on the defendant to notify the prosecution of their intent to use an alibi defense. According to Maryland Rule 4-263, the defendant must provide the state with information about their alibi, including the place where they claim to have been and the names and addresses of the witnesses they intend to call to support their alibi. This information must be provided within a specific time frame, typically before the trial begins. Failure to provide this information can result in the exclusion of the alibi defense during the trial. If the alibi is presented properly, the prosecution must disprove the alibi beyond a reasonable doubt, along with proving all elements of the crime charged.

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