In order to defend yourself in a property crime allegation, it’s important to prove that you are not responsible, or that you did commit an act, but are not responsible for the crime. If you can demonstrate in court that you have an alibi, or the prosecution is unable to convince the jury that you are guilty without a reasonable doubt, then you may be found innocent. In some cases you may have committed the act for which you are being charged, but that doesn’t mean you have to be held responsible. In cases of self-defense, entrapment, being under the influence, or if you were found to be insane while committing the act, the courts could find that you are not responsible for the crimes that you’ve been charged for.