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Colorado Jury Instructions, Criminal -(2023) CHAPTER H: DEFENSES SECTION I: DEFENSES THAT ARE GENERALLY APPLICABLE H:13: USE OF NON-DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE (DEFENSE OF PERSON–OFFENSE WITH A MENS REA OF RECKLESSNESS, EXTREME INDIFFERENCE, OR CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE) The evidence presented in this case has raised the question of self-defense with respect to [insert name(s) of offense(s)]. A […]

Colorado Jury Instructions, Criminal (2023) CHAPTER H: DEFENSES SECTION I: DEFENSES THAT ARE GENERALLY APPLICABLE H:12: USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE (DEFENSE OF PERSON) The evidence presented in this case has raised the affirmative defense of “deadly physical force in defense of person,” as a defense to [insert name(s) of offense(s)]. The defendant was legally

Colorado Jury Instructions, Criminal (2023) CHAPTER H: DEFENSES SECTION I: DEFENSES THAT ARE GENERALLY APPLICABLE H:11: USE OF NON-DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE (DEFENSE OF PERSON) The evidence presented in this case has raised the affirmative defense of “defense of person,” as a defense to [insert name(s) of offense(s)]. The defendant was legally authorized to use physical

Colorado Jury Instructions, Criminal (2023) CHAPTER H: DEFENSES SECTION I: DEFENSES THAT ARE GENERALLY APPLICABLE H:10: USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE (SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS) The evidence presented in this case has raised the affirmative defense of “physical force pursuant to a special relationship,” as a defense to [insert name(s) of offense(s)]. The defendant was legally authorized to

Colorado Jury Instructions, Criminal (2023) CHAPTER H: DEFENSES SECTION I: DEFENSES THAT ARE GENERALLY APPLICABLE H:09: CHOICE OF EVILS The evidence presented in this case has raised the affirmative defense of “choice of evils,” as a defense to [insert name(s) of offense(s)]. The defendant’s conduct was legally authorized if: 1. it was necessary as an

Colorado Jury Instructions, Criminal (2023) CHAPTER H: DEFENSES SECTION I: DEFENSES THAT ARE GENERALLY APPLICABLE H:34: SELF-INDUCED (VOLUNTARY) INTOXICATION The evidence presented in this case has raised the question of self-induced intoxication with respect to the offense of [insert name of specific intent offense(s)]. For that [those] offense[s], you may consider whether or not evidence

Colorado Jury Instructions, Criminal (2023) CHAPTER H: DEFENSES SECTION I: DEFENSES THAT ARE GENERALLY APPLICABLE H:27.SP: SPECIAL INSTRUCTION: REASONABLE BELIEF THAT A PERSON HAS COMMITTED AN OFFENSE COMMENT 1. Previously, this instruction explained to the jury the definition of a “reasonable belief” pursuant to section 18-1-707(4), C.R.S. But in 2020, the legislature repealed and reenacted

Colorado Jury Instructions, Criminal (2023) CHAPTER H: DEFENSES SECTION I: DEFENSES THAT ARE GENERALLY APPLICABLE H:24: USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN MAKING AN ARREST OR IN PREVENTING AN ESCAPE (PRIVATE PERSON, ACTING ON HIS OR HER OWN) The evidence presented in this case has raised the affirmative defense of “deadly physical force in [making

Colorado Jury Instructions, Criminal (2023) CHAPTER H: DEFENSES SECTION I: DEFENSES THAT ARE GENERALLY APPLICABLE H:23: USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE IN MAKING AN ARREST OR IN PREVENTING AN ESCAPE (PRIVATE PERSON, ACTING ON HIS OR HER OWN) The evidence presented in this case has raised the affirmative defense of “physical force in [making an arrest]