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jury instructions instructions given by the judge to the jury after all the evidence in a case has been presented … after closing arguments and before the jury begins deliberations the instructions cover such matters as the responsibilities of the jurors how
jury instruction
jury instruction instruction … jury instruction instruction
instruction
any objections to the instructions must be made before the jury retires for deliberation … to closing argument so that the parties may address the instructions during argument any objections to the instructions must be made
instruct
the attorney s comments vi to give instructions to a jury the trial judge refused to on manslaughter w r lafave … ed to ignore the attorney s comments vi to give instructions to a jury the trial judge refused to on manslaughter
jury nullification
does not have to be instructed on the possibility of jury nullification … defendant by a jury in disregard of the judge s instructions and contrary to the jury s findings of fact note
Jury
accused persons to answer before a petty jury see grand jury a coroner s jury may consist of any number not … and terminal and general gaol delivery the grand jury is instructed in the articles of their inquiry by the presiding judge
request for instructions
the submitting party requests the court use in instructing the jury … request for instructions a written request setting forth instructions that the submitting party
mandatory instruction
sets out a factual situation which if found by the jury to be supported by the evidence requires a certain verdict … mandatory instruction an instruction that sets out a factual situation which if found by
peremptory instruction
peremptory instruction an instruction charging a jury that if they agree to the truth of certain stated … peremptory instruction an instruction charging a jury that if they agree to the truth
jury charge
jury charge instruction … jury charge instruction
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