New Jersey Model Criminal Jury Charges 2C CHARGES CHAPTER 3 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF JUSTIFICATION DEFENSE OF PREMISES (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-6a. and b.) A section of our criminal law provides that the use of force upon or toward the person of another is justifiable when the actor is in possession or control of premises or is licensed […]
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New Jersey Jury Instructions NJ 2C:3-6 DEFENSE OF PROPERTY (N.J.S.A) As a part of his/her denial of guilt, the defendant contends that his/her acts were justified because they were committed in defense of his/her (premises) (personal property).
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New Jersey Jury Instructions NJ 2C:3‑6c JUSTIFICATION ‑ SELF DEFENSE USE OF FORCE IN DEFENSE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (N.J.S.A.) The State claims that the defendant illegally used force against the victim in this case. The defendant, on the other hand, claims that he/she had a justifiable right to use the level of force he/she
New Jersey Model Criminal Jury Charges 2C CHARGES CHAPTER 3 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF JUSTIFICATION 2C:3-5 JUSTIFICATION – USE OF FORCE IN PROTECTION OF OTHERS Approved 10/17/88 The defendant contends (he/she) should be found not guilty because (he/she) acted in defense of a third person. Our statute N.J.S.A. 2C:3-5 insofar as pertinent to this matter provides:
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New Jersey Model Criminal Jury Charges 2C CHARGES CHAPTER 3 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF JUSTIFICATION 2C:3-4c JUSTIFICATION USE OF FORCE UPON AN INTRUDER Revised 9/16/91 The indictment charges that the defendant has committed the crime of . The defendant contends that (his/her) use of force (or deadly force) upon was justifiable under the circumstances for (his/her)
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New Jersey Model Criminal Jury Charges 2C CHARGES CHAPTER 3 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF JUSTIFICATION 2C:3-4 JUSTIFICATION – SELF DEFENSE In Self Protection Revised 6/13/11 The indictment charges that the defendant has committed the crime of (i.e., aggravated assault or homicide). The defendant contends that if the State proves (he/she) used or threatened to use force
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NEVADA JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Nevada Practicing Attorneys Council; Washoe County) NV#8 Deadly Force in Response to Fists An assault with the fists does not justify the person being assaulted in using a deadly weapon in self-defense unless that person reasonably believes that the assault is likely to inflict great bodily injury upon him or her.
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NEVADA JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Nevada Practicing Attorneys Council; Washoe County) NV#7 Justifiable Homicide in Defense of Self, Habitation, Property NRS 200.120 provides that justifiable homicide is the killing of a human being in necessary selfdefense, or in defense of habitation, property or person, against one who manifestly intends, or endeavors, by violence or surprise, to
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NEVADA JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Nevada Practicing Attorneys Council; Washoe County) NV#6 Justifiable Homicide NRS 200.120 provides: Justifiable homicide is the killing of a human being in necessary selfdefense.
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NEVADA JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Nevada Practicing Attorneys Council; Washoe County) NV #5 Imminence of danger/Necessity/Retreat If a person kills another in self-defense, it must appear that: 1. The danger was so urgent and pressing that, in order to save his or her own life, or to prevent his or her receiving great bodily harm, the killing
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