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standard instruction

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A quick definition of standard instruction:

A standard 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 or need more information, and the judge can give 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 forms that are usually approved by a state bar association and are considered authoritative.

A more thorough explanation:

A standard instruction is a direction or guideline that a judge gives to a jury about the law of the case. It is also known as a jury instruction or charge. The purpose of a standard instruction is to help the jury understand the legal principles that apply to the case and to guide them in reaching a verdict.

For example, in a criminal trial, the judge may give a standard instruction to the jury that they must find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict them. In a civil trial, the judge may give a standard instruction to the jury that they must decide the case based on a preponderance of the evidence.

Standard instructions are often used in conjunction with other types of instructions, such as:

  • Additional instruction: A jury charge given in response to the jury's question about the evidence or some point of law.
  • Mandatory instruction: An instruction requiring a jury to find for one party and against the other if the jury determines that a given set of facts exists.
  • Special instruction: An instruction on some particular point or question involved in the case, usually in response to counsel's request for such an instruction.

Overall, standard instructions are an important part of the legal process because they help ensure that the jury understands the law and can make an informed decision based on the evidence presented in court.

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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.
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[] 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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