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Yes indeed! If new information or legal rulings come up during the trial, the judge can modify the jury instructions to reflect those changes.
Absolutely! Jurors are expected to take the instructions to heart and base their decisions on the guidelines provided to them.
Not a chance! Jury instructions vary from case to case, depending on the legal issues and the facts presented in court.
If jurors find the instructions unclear, they can raise their concerns with the judge, who may clarify or reiterate them to ensure everyone understands.
Yes, jurors can ask questions, but they usually do so through the judge, who decides if those questions can be answered without causing confusion.
A judge creates jury instructions based on the specifics of the case, the legal issues involved, and applicable laws, providing a roadmap for the jurors.
Jury instructions are guidelines given to jurors that explain the laws they should apply when deliberating a case. They help ensure everyone’s on the same page.