Defenses; extreme emergency; burden of proof
Sec. 18. In a criminal action brought under section 16 or 17 of this
chapter, it is a defense that the operation of a motor vehicle was
necessary to save life or limb in an extreme emergency. The
defendant must bear the burden of proof by a preponderance of the
evidence to establish this defense.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Last modified: May 27, 2006