Criminal model jury instructions for use in the District Court

Revised February 2024

Table of Contents

Front matter

Instructions before and during trial

General final instructions

Definitions and proofs - final instructions

Evaluation of evidence - final instructions

General offenses - final instructions

Motor vehicle and OUI offenses - final instructions

Offenses against the person - final instructions

Abuse-related offenses - final instructions

Public order offenses - final instructions

Firearms and weapons offenses - final instructions

Drug offenses - final instructions

Property offenses - final instructions

Larceny offenses - final instructions

Defense and justification

Instructions after trial

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