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Simple English definitions for legal terms

cautionary instruction

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A quick definition of cautionary instruction:

A cautionary instruction is a direction given by a judge to a jury about the law of a case. It tells the jury what they should or should not consider when making their decision. Sometimes, the jury may ask for more information or clarification, and the judge may give them additional instructions. There are different types of instructions, such as affirmative, binding, and special instructions. A cautionary instruction may also tell the jury to ignore certain evidence or not to be influenced by outside factors. It is important for the jury to follow the judge's instructions to ensure a fair trial.

A more thorough explanation:

A cautionary instruction is a direction or guideline that a judge gives to a jury concerning the law of the case. It is usually given to warn the jury about certain evidence or to instruct them not to be influenced by outside factors.

For example, a judge may give a cautionary instruction to the jury to disregard certain evidence or consider it for specific purposes only. This is to ensure that the jury does not base their decision on irrelevant or prejudicial information. Another example is when a judge instructs the jury not to talk to anyone about the case while the trial is in progress. This is to prevent outside influences from affecting the jury's decision.

Cautionary instructions are important because they help ensure that the jury makes a fair and impartial decision based on the evidence presented in court.

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Thank you! But lowkey my page a lil fake. Withdrew from UChi after missing the II and the fact my future wife wants to leave the midwest anyways (i cant lie its mainly the first reason tho)
13:16
UChi didn’t inv u but you hit cls w half
13:16
That’s crazy haha
Honestly no clue. I missed NU waves too. Quite frankly, I think my why chicago statements were very meh
My PS and DS were sort of emotion but ended on a happy note. My why chi’s also did a little emotional stuff and I think it might’ve hurt me a bit. No clue tho🤷🏽‍♂️
Trismegistus
13:17
im pubbed in a bar association does that not mean anything wtfffff :(
13:18
@ImpartialLion: water under the bridge for you now tbh 🔥
13:18
Wonder what HLS is doing w our apps tho
texaslawhopefully
13:18
at least you're wondering lol
texaslawhopefully
13:18
I had the II and then got R'd
lilypadfrog
13:19
guys am I part of this conversation i also have a good lsat and no acceptances. I want to feel included
Trismegistus
13:19
my own alma mater straight up ignoring me too
13:19
@lilypadfrog: ur not a kjd without work experience. Back off
I think I’m headed for the HLS WL. I heard that if you get off the WL, you put down your deposit before you hear your offer? Idk how i feel ab that
13:19
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Every thursday, i still pretend like I have a chance at a II tho
13:20
Yeh my friend got it 5/15 last year… crazy late
13:20
Same same maybe tomorrow 😭
lilypadfrog
13:20
@sadpadresfan: :(
texaslawhopefully
13:21
that's a good thing 😭
texaslawhopefully
13:21
you have actual work experience
Trismegistus
13:21
i was on HLS WL and waited all summer :(
atwatodbit
13:21
i cannot imagine taking HLS at sticker with a good scholly elsewhere. i am trying to just pretend they dont exist tbh
Trismegistus
13:21
got a II and everything
If I didnt get into UVA in November my mental health would be decimated
13:22
@Trismegistus: can I ask where u attend now?
Now that the debt is real, even half is so damn expensive. I’m hopin to get a few extra grand from CLS in reconsiderations
Trismegistus
13:22
nowhere, i only applied there
choosingpeace
13:22
wait does penn release Rs and As on the same day
choosingpeace
13:22
why r ppl saying penn bloodbath today...
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