1.03 EXPLANATORY: GENERAL; NATURE OF CASE; BURDEN OF PROOF; DUTY OF JURY; CAUTIONARY

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 8th Circuit - Civil - Introductory Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-8THCIR-JURY-1-03
• Format: Word

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http://www.juryinstructions.ca8.uscourts.gov/8th%20Circuit%20Manual%20of%20Model%20Civil%20Jury%20Instructions.pdf 1.03 Explanatory: General; Nature of Case; Burden of Proof; Duty of Jury; Cautionary is an instruction given to a jury in a criminal trial. It is designed to help a jury understand the task it is asked to perform. It explains the general principles of a criminal trial, the nature of the case, the burden of proof, the duty of the jury and any cautionary instructions. Specifically, 1.03 Explanatory: General; Nature of Case; Burden of Proof; Duty of Jury; Cautionary includes the following types of instructions: • General: Explains the roles of the judge, the prosecution and the defense, the types of evidence, and the rules of the court. • Nature of Case: Explains the elements of the crime charged, the parties involved and the applicable law. • Burden of Proof: Explains the burden of proof required to convict a defendant of a crime, usually “beyond a reasonable doubt.” • Duty of Jury: Explains the jury’s responsibility to weigh the evidence and reach a verdict based on the law and the facts. • Cautionary: Details any special instructions relevant to the case, such as instructions not to consider certain evidence or testimony.

1.03 Explanatory: General; Nature of Case; Burden of Proof; Duty of Jury; Cautionary is an instruction given to a jury in a criminal trial. It is designed to help a jury understand the task it is asked to perform. It explains the general principles of a criminal trial, the nature of the case, the burden of proof, the duty of the jury and any cautionary instructions. Specifically, 1.03 Explanatory: General; Nature of Case; Burden of Proof; Duty of Jury; Cautionary includes the following types of instructions: • General: Explains the roles of the judge, the prosecution and the defense, the types of evidence, and the rules of the court. • Nature of Case: Explains the elements of the crime charged, the parties involved and the applicable law. • Burden of Proof: Explains the burden of proof required to convict a defendant of a crime, usually “beyond a reasonable doubt.” • Duty of Jury: Explains the jury’s responsibility to weigh the evidence and reach a verdict based on the law and the facts. • Cautionary: Details any special instructions relevant to the case, such as instructions not to consider certain evidence or testimony.