The plea of not guilty is a denial of every material allegation in the indictment, and all matters of fact tending to establish a defense, other than a former conviction or acquittal, may be given in evidence under such plea.
Minn. Stat. § 630.31
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY; EVIDENCE.
(10697) RL s 5350
Official source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Minnesota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.