Defenses Based On Innocence Innocent until proven guilty. Your attorney will assert that the State did not prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt by raising doubt about the State’s evidence presented against you. Defenses Based On Circumstances Self-defense. You may have been in fear of bodily harm to yourself or others. As long as you did not use more force than necessary, you have the right to defend yourself and others against bodily harm.Insanity. Your attorney may argue that...