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Model Utah Jury Instructions, Second Edition – Criminal Homicide CR1410 Explanation of Imperfect Self-Defense as Partial Defense to Aggravated Murder or Murder. Imperfect self-defense is a partial defense to the charge of [aggravated] murder [attempted aggravated murder/attempted murder]. It applies when the defendant caused the death of another while incorrectly, but reasonably, believing that (his) […]

Model Utah Jury Instructions, Second Edition – Criminal Homicide CR1401 Practitioner’s Note: Explanation Concerning Homicide Elements Instructions. Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-201 defining criminal homicide, does not now (although it once did) include the term “unlawfully,” nor do any of the specific homicide sections. Utah law does not require the prosecution to negate lawful justification

Model Utah Jury Instructions, Second Edition – Criminal Stock Instructions for Particular Circumstances. CR405 Flight from Scene. Evidence was introduced at trial that the defendant may have fled or attempted to flee from the crime scene. This evidence alone is not enough to establish guilt. However, if you believe that evidence, you may consider it

Model Utah Jury Instructions, Second Edition – Criminal Opening Instructions CR103 Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. The prosecution has the burden of proving the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Some of you may have served as jurors in civil cases, where you were told that it is only necessary to prove that a fact