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pattern jury charge

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A quick definition of pattern jury charge:

A pattern jury charge is a set of instructions that a judge gives 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 or need more information, and the judge can give them additional instructions. There are different types of instructions, such as mandatory instructions that require the jury to find for one party, and cautionary instructions that tell the jury to disregard certain evidence. Model jury instructions are a form of pattern jury charge that are approved by a state bar association or similar group.

A more thorough explanation:

A pattern jury charge is a set of instructions or guidelines that a judge gives to a jury about the law of the case. These instructions are also known as model jury instructions. They are usually approved by a state bar association or similar group and are considered authoritative by courts.

For example, a judge might give a pattern jury charge to explain the elements of a crime that the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. The charge might also explain the burden of proof and the standard of evidence that the jury must use to make its decision.

Another type of instruction is an additional instruction, which is given in response to a jury's question about the evidence or some point of law. A curative instruction is given to correct an erroneous instruction, while a mandatory instruction requires the jury to find for one party and against the other if a given set of facts exists.

Overall, pattern jury charges are important because they help ensure that juries understand the law and can make informed decisions based on the evidence presented in court.

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9:32
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
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yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
Mich overrated (Dean Z please let me in even tho i didnt apply and I am below both 25ths)
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