North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases PART III. DEFENSES Self-Defense 308.60 Killing in Lawful Defense of a [Family Member] [Third Person]-(Defense to Homicide) NOTE WELL: The trial judge is reminded that this instruction must be combined with the substantive offense instruction in the following manner: (1) the jury should be instructed on the […]
North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases PART III. DEFENSES Self-Defense 308.50 Assault in Lawful Defense of a [Family Member] [Third Person]-(Defense to All Assaults Involving Deadly Force) NOTE WELL: This charge is intended for use with N.C.P.I.- Crim. 208.09, 208.10, 208.15, 208.16, 208.25, 208.50, 208.55, 208.85, and 208.60 where the evidence shows that
North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases PART III. DEFENSES Self-Defense 308.47 Assault in Lawful Defense of a [Family Member] [Third Person]-(Defense to Assaults Not Involving Deadly Force) NOTE WELL: Use only with N.C.P.I.-Crim. 208.40, 208.40A, 208.70, 208.70A, 208.75, and 208.60 when there is no evidence of deadly force. NOTE WELL: The trial judge
North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases PART III. DEFENSES Self-Defense 308.45 SELF-DEFENSE-ALL ASSAULTS INVOLVING DEADLY FORCE. NOTE WELL: This charge is intended for use with N.C.P.I.— Crim. 208.09, 208.10, 208.15, 208.16, 208.25, 208.50, 208.55, 208.85, and 208.60 where the evidence shows that the defendant used deadly force. NOTE WELL: The trial judge is
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North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases PART III. DEFENSES Self-Defense 308.40 SELF-DEFENSE-ASSAULTS NOT INVOLVING DEADLY FORCE. NOTE WELL: Use only with N.C.P.I.— Crim. 208.40, 208.40A, 208.70, 208.70A, 208.75, and 208.60 when no evidence of deadly force. NOTE WELL: The trial judge is reminded that this instruction must be combined with the substantive offense
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North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases PART III. DEFENSES Self-Defense 308.10 Self-Defense, Retreat-Including Homicide (to Be Used Following Self-Defense Instructions Where Retreat Is in Issue) NOTE WELL: This instruction is to be used if the evidence shows that the defendant was at a place where the defendant had a lawful right to be,
General Statutes of North Carolina Chapter 14. Criminal Law. (Subchs. I — XI) Subchapter IV. Offenses Against the Habitation and Other Buildings. (Arts. 14 — 15) Article 14. Burglary and Other Housebreakings. (§§ 14-51 — 14-57) § 14-51.4. Justification for defensive force not available. The justification described in G.S. 14-51.2 and G.S. 14-51.3 is not
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General Statutes of North Carolina Chapter 14. Criminal Law. (Subchs. I — XI) Subchapter IV. Offenses Against the Habitation and Other Buildings. (Arts. 14 — 15) Article 14. Burglary and Other Housebreakings. (§§ 14-51 — 14-57) § 14-51.3. Use of force in defense of person; relief from criminal or civil liability. (a) A person is
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General Statutes of North Carolina Chapter 14. Criminal Law. (Subchs. I — XI) Subchapter IV. Offenses Against the Habitation and Other Buildings. (Arts. 14 — 15) Article 14. Burglary and Other Housebreakings. (§§ 14-51 — 14-57) § 14-51.2. Home, workplace, and motor vehicle protection; presumption of fear of death or serious bodily harm. (a) The
