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Maryland Criminal Pattern Jury Instructions (MSBA) CHAPTER FOUR CRIMINAL OFFENSES FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT (STAND ALONE) MPJI-Cr 4:01.1B A INTENT TO FRIGHTEN The defendant is charged with the crime of first degree assault. In order to convict the defendant, the State must prove: (1) that the defendant committed an act with the intent to place (name)

Maryland Criminal Jury Instructions and Commentary, Third Edition Chapter 8 DEFENSES N. Voluntary Intoxication § 8.19. Voluntary Intoxication You have heard evidence that (insert name of defendant) may have acted while intoxicated by [alcohol] [drugs]. Generally, voluntary intoxication is not a defense to a criminal charge. An exception occurs when a person is charged with certain

Maryland Criminal Jury Instructions and Commentary, Third Edition Chapter 8 DEFENSES L. Self-Defense § 8.13(G). Self-Defense: Battered Spouse, Child, Cohabitant Syndrome I have instructed you on the general requirements of self-defense. In order to justify (insert specific crime(s) to which the defense applies) on the basis of self-defense (insert name of defendant) must have: (1) actually

Maryland Criminal Jury Instructions and Commentary, Third Edition Chapter 8 DEFENSES L. Self-Defense § 8.13(F). Self-Defense: Evidence Relating to the Victim’s Prior Acts of Violence, Threats, and Violent or Dangerous Character Evidence has been presented of [alleged past threats by (insert name of victim) against (insert name of defendant)] [the violent or dangerous character of (insert

Maryland Criminal Jury Instructions and Commentary, Third Edition Chapter 8 DEFENSES L. Self-Defense § 8.13(E). Self-Defense: No Duty to Retreat—“Castle Doctrine” Exception One of the exceptions to the general rule that (insert name of defendant) has a duty to make a reasonable effort to retreat before using deadly force is that a person who is attacked

Maryland Criminal Jury Instructions and Commentary, Third Edition Chapter 8 DEFENSES L. Self-Defense § 8.13(D). Self-Defense: Determining the Aggressor As stated earlier, you must determine whether (insert name of defendant) was the aggressor of the attack in determining whether a valid self-defense claim exists. In order for (insert name of defendant) to claim self-defense, you must