Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction Against Person or Property in the United States

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 11th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-11THCIR-O90-CR
• Format: Word

Description

Pattern Jury Instructions from the 11th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. For more information and to use the online Instruction builder please visit http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction Against Person or Property in the United States is the use of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons to cause destruction or injury to people or property located within the US. The use of these weapons is prohibited by US and international law, and is considered a serious crime. Types of Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction Against Person or Property in the United States include: • Nuclear Weapons: The use of nuclear weapons is prohibited by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The use of such weapons within the US has the potential to cause catastrophic damage and loss of life. • Chemical Weapons: Chemical weapons are prohibited by the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the use of such weapons within the US is a serious crime. The use of chemical weapons can cause widespread injury and death. • Biological Weapons: Biological weapons are prohibited by the Biological Weapons Convention, and the use of such weapons within the US is a serious crime. The use of biological weapons can cause illness and death, as well as environmental contamination. • Cyber Weapons: Cyber weapons are used to disrupt or damage computer systems, networks, and other information technology infrastructure. The use of cyber weapons within the US can cause disruption to essential services, as well as the theft or destruction of confidential information.

Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction Against Person or Property in the United States is the use of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons to cause destruction or injury to people or property located within the US. The use of these weapons is prohibited by US and international law, and is considered a serious crime. Types of Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction Against Person or Property in the United States include: • Nuclear Weapons: The use of nuclear weapons is prohibited by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The use of such weapons within the US has the potential to cause catastrophic damage and loss of life. • Chemical Weapons: Chemical weapons are prohibited by the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the use of such weapons within the US is a serious crime. The use of chemical weapons can cause widespread injury and death. • Biological Weapons: Biological weapons are prohibited by the Biological Weapons Convention, and the use of such weapons within the US is a serious crime. The use of biological weapons can cause illness and death, as well as environmental contamination. • Cyber Weapons: Cyber weapons are used to disrupt or damage computer systems, networks, and other information technology infrastructure. The use of cyber weapons within the US can cause disruption to essential services, as well as the theft or destruction of confidential information.