South Carolina MAILING OBSCENE MATTER
About this form
The Mailing Obscene Matter form is an official pattern jury instruction used in federal criminal cases in South Carolina. It outlines the legal definitions and elements required to establish a conviction for mailing obscene materials. This form is distinct as it includes guidelines based on federal law and illustrates how juries should assess the obscenity of materials in relation to community standards.
Main sections of this form
- Definitions of obscene material as per Title 18, United States Code, Section 1461.
- Criteria for juries to evaluate whether the material appeals to the prurient interest.
- Guidance on determining if the material is patently offensive based on contemporary community standards.
- Instructions on the defendant's knowledge of the material characteristics and their mailing activities.
When to use this form
This form is used during jury trials to instruct jurors on how to assess evidence related to the mailing of obscene materials. It is applicable when a defendant is charged with a crime involving the distribution of such materials through the mail, allowing jurors to apply the correct legal standards in their deliberations.
Who can use this document
- Jurors serving in federal criminal cases concerning mailing obscenity.
- Legal professionals involved in criminal defense or prosecution related to obscene materials.
- Federal judges seeking to provide clear instructions to jurors on this topic.
Steps to complete this form
- Identify the charges against the defendant related to obscene mailings.
- Review the definitions of obscene material provided in the instructions.
- Assess whether the evidence meets the criteria for jurors to determine obscenity.
- Determine the knowledge of the defendant concerning the mailed materials.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to fully understand the criteria for obscenity, leading to incorrect judgments.
- Neglecting to consider the contemporary community standards relevant to the case.
- Misinterpreting the requirement for the defendant's knowledge about the materials mailed.
Benefits of completing this form online
- Access to up-to-date legal standards and instructions drafted by licensed attorneys.
- Convenient download in Word format, allowing for easy customization.
- Immediate availability for use in legal proceedings without the need for complex navigation of physical documents.
Legal use & context
- This form adheres to federal statutes governing the mailing of obscene materials, ensuring its enforceability in South Carolina federal courts.
- The appropriate application of this form helps jurors make informed decisions based on legal precedents and community standards.
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(G) It is unlawful for a person to advertise or otherwise promote the sale of material represented or held out by them as obscene. (H) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or both.
Section 16-15-305 - Disseminating, procuring or promoting obscenity unlawful; definitions; penalties; obscene material designated contraband.
Obscenity laws are concerned with prohibiting lewd, filthy, or disgusting words or pictures. Indecent materials or depictions, normally speech or artistic expressions, may be restricted in terms of time, place, and manner, but are still protected by the First Amendment.
Obscenity refers to a narrow category of ography that violates contemporary community standards and has no serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.
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(6) knowingly permit a telephone under his control to be used for any purpose prohibited by this section.
Section 16-15-345 - Disseminating obscene material to person under age eighteen prohibited; penalties.
