Jury Instructions

IN 10.03B.Use of Force to Protect Dwelling.

Indiana Pattern Jury Instructions – Criminal CHAPTER 10 DEFENSES RELATING TO CULPABILITY (effective for crimes committed June 30, 2014 or before) Instruction No. 10.03B. Use of Force to Protect Dwelling. I.C. 35-41-3-2. It is an issue whether the Defendant acted in defense of his/her dwelling (or adjoining property). A person may use reasonable force, including […]

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HI 7.18B. DEFENSE OF PROPERTY WHEN THE USE OF “DEADLY FORCE” IS NOT AT ISSUE

Hawaii Standard Criminal Jury Instructions VOLUME I 7. SPECIFIC DEFENSES 7.18B. DEFENSE OF PROPERTY WHEN THE USE OF “DEADLY FORCE” IS NOT AT ISSUE The use of force in the defense of property is a defense to the charge(s) of (specify charge and its included offenses). The burden is on the prosecution to prove beyond

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HI 7.18A. DEFENSE OF PROPERTY WHEN THE USE OF “DEADLY FORCE” IS AT ISSUE

Hawaii Standard Criminal Jury Instructions VOLUME I 7. SPECIFIC DEFENSES 7.18A. DEFENSE OF PROPERTY WHEN THE USE OF “DEADLY FORCE” IS AT ISSUE The use of force in the defense of property is a defense to the charge(s) of (specify charge and its included offenses). The use of force in defense of property involves consideration

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AL APJI-Cr 13A-3-26 Use of Force in Defense of Property Other than Premises

Alabama Pattern Jury Instructions – Criminal Proceedings Defenses Justification and Excuse Use of Force in Defense of Property Other Than Premises [13A-3-26] Ala. Code 1975, § 13A-3-26 One of the issues in this case is the use of force in defense of property. A person is justified in using physical force, other than deadly physical

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WPIC 190.07 Special Verdict Form—Self-Defense Reimbursement

WPIC 190.07 Special Verdict Form—Self-Defense Reimbursement 11A Wash. Prac., Pattern Jury Instr. Crim. WPIC 190.07 (4th Ed) Washington Practice Series TM Washington Pattern Jury Instructions–Criminal October 2016 Update Washington State Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions Part XV. Verdict Forms WPIC CHAPTER 190. Special Verdict Forms WPIC 190.07 Special Verdict Form—Self-Defense Reimbursement (Insert case caption.)

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FL 7.7 MANSLAUGHTER

FL Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases 7.7 7.7 MANSLAUGHTER § 782.07, Fla. Stat. To prove the crime of Manslaughter, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt: 1.(Victim) is dead. Give 2a, 2b, and/or 2c depending upon allegations and proof. 2. a.(Defendant) intentionally committed an act or acts that caused

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FL 8.9 CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE

FL Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases 8.9 8.9 CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE § 784.05, Fla. Stat. To prove the crime of Culpable Negligence, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt: 1.(Defendant) Give 1a or 1b as applicable. a.[exposed (victim) to personal injury]. b.[inflicted actual personal injury on (victim)]. 2.[He] [She] did so

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MO 408.20 JUSTIFICATION: EMERGENCY MEASURES

Missouri Approved Instructions – Criminal (MAI-CR) 408.00 SERIES INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED IF REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT 408.20 Justification: Emergency Measures PART A – GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS One of the issues (as to Count _____) (in this case) is whether the conduct of the defendant was justified as an emergency measure. In this state, conduct which would otherwise be

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