Which term refers to a defense that the accused was somewhere else at the time of the crime?

• A. Wagon
• B. Alibi
• C. Affidavit
• D. Hypodermic

Answer: (B)

An alibi is the defense that the accused was somewhere else at the time of the crime. This defense hinges on proving a location outside the crime scene for the relevant time window, using evidence like witness testimony, surveillance footage, receipts, or travel records. That’s why it’s the best fit here: it directly addresses where the person was during the crime and provides a path to verify or challenge the claim with objective details.

The other terms don’t fit as a defense about location. A wagon is just a vehicle and isn’t a legal defense. An affidavit is a sworn statement used as evidence, which can support various claims, but it isn’t itself the defense asserting an off-site location. Hypodermic relates to needles or injection-related contexts and has no bearing on where a person was at the time of the crime.