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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 South Carolina, as in other jurisdictions, an alibi is a defense strategy used in criminal proceedings where the defendant aims to prove they were in a different location at the time the crime was committed and therefore could not have been involved in the alleged criminal act. The burden is on the defendant to present evidence supporting the alibi, which can include witness testimony, receipts, videos, electronic tracking data, or any other documentation that establishes their whereabouts. South Carolina law does not have specific statutes that govern the use of alibi as a defense, but it is a well-recognized defense rooted in case law and criminal procedure. Defendants typically must notify the prosecution of their intent to use an alibi defense before the trial, allowing the prosecution to investigate the validity of the alibi claims. Failure to provide timely notice can result in the exclusion of the alibi evidence at trial. The effectiveness of an alibi defense depends on the credibility of the evidence and witnesses presented.

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