what is an alibi

An alibi is a statement made by a person under suspicion in a crime that they were in a different place when the offense was committed. It is a defense raised by the accused during a criminal trial as proof that they could not have committed the crime because they were in some other place at the time the alleged offense was committed. An alibi is different from all other defenses, as it is based on the premise that the defendant is truly innocent. An alibi can be used to exonerate someone by providing proof that they were elsewhere at the time of the crime. Alibi agencies, also known as alibi networks, are paid to lie for their customers by forging explanations for unexcused absences, such as due to an extramarital affair or adultery.