§ 163-278.34A. Presumptions.
§ 163‑278.34A. Presumptions.
In any proceeding brought pursuant to this Article in which apresumption arises from the proof of certain facts, the defendant may offersome evidence to rebut the presumption, but the State bears the ultimate burdenof proving the essential elements of its case. (1999‑31, s. 1(c); 1999‑453, s. 3.1(a).)