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First Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions – Criminal simplifies and clearly states, in words of common usage and understanding, uniform jury instructions for criminal cases. The text contains suggestions for improving juror understanding of instructions and offers alternative instructions to fit the evidence of the case. The instructions are:
The pattern instructions are arranged into six groups, covering the breadth of
a jury's criminal deliberation:
PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN MATTERS OF EVIDENCE
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS--GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS--ELEMENTS OF SPECIFIC CRIMES
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS--DEFENSES AND THEORIES OF DEFENSE
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS--DELIBERATIONS AND VERDICT