Maryland Criminal Pattern Jury Instructions (MSBA)
CHAPTER THREE EVIDENTIARY INSTRUCTIONS
SUPPRESSION, ALTERATION OR CREATION OF EVIDENCE AS CONSCIOUSNESS OF GUILT
MPJI-Cr 3:27

You have heard that the defendant evidence in this case. Such conduct is not enough by itself to establish guilt, but may be considered as evidence of guilt. It may be motivated by a variety of factors, some of which are fully consistent with innocence.

You must first decide whether the defendant evidence in this case. If you find that the defendant evidence in this case, then you must decide whether this action shows a consciousness of guilt.

 

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