Fifth Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions – Criminal simplifies and clearly states, in words of common usage and understanding, uniform jury instructions for criminal cases. Designed to be used with Federal Jury Practice and Instructions, 6th, the instructions fully and accurately state the law without needless repetition and are: Organized in a sequential format Designed to facilitate rapid assembly and reproduction of a complete jury charge in a case Suitable for submission to the jury in written form Useful for both judges and counsel The text contains suggestions for improving juror understanding of instructions and offers alternative instructions to fit the evidence of a case.
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