Third Circuit Model Jury Instructions – Criminal provides uniform jury instructions for criminal cases, clearly presented in commonly used and understood language. Useful for judges and counsel, the instructions fully and accurately state the law without needless repetition. Suitable for submission to the jury in written form, the instructions are:
- Organized in sequential format
- Designed to facilitate rapid assembly and reproduction of a complete jury charge in a case
- Meant to promote uniformity of instructions
The text offers alternative instructions to fit the evidence of the case, and is designed for use with
Federal Jury Practice and Instructions.