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A quick definition of general instruction:

A general instruction is a direction given by a judge to a jury about the law of a case. It helps the jury understand what they need to consider when making a decision. Sometimes, the jury may have questions about the evidence or the law, and the judge can give additional instructions to help them. There are different types of instructions, such as mandatory instructions that require the jury to find for one party, cautionary instructions that tell the jury to disregard certain evidence, and model jury instructions that are approved by a state bar association.

A more thorough explanation:

A general instruction is a direction or guideline that a judge gives to a jury about the law of the case. It helps the jury understand the legal principles that apply to the case and how to apply them to the evidence presented.

For example, a judge might give a general instruction to the jury that they must find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt if they believe the evidence proves the defendant's guilt. This instruction helps the jury understand the high standard of proof required in a criminal case.

Another example is a general instruction that explains the elements of a crime, such as the requirement of intent. This instruction helps the jury understand what the prosecution must prove to establish the defendant's guilt.

General instructions are important because they ensure that the jury understands the law and applies it correctly to the evidence presented. They also help to prevent errors and ensure a fair trial.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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