Arizona Jury Instruction - Modified Allen Charge

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Trial Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CRT-6
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a model for an Allen Charge, a statement made to the jury by the Judge when the jury is reporting problems reaching an agreement on a verdict. The text is annotated with cases approving the use of the Allen Charge. Arizona Jury Instruction — Modified Allen Charge, also known as the Modified Allen Charge in Arizona, is a legal instruction given to a jury in a criminal trial when they are deadlocked and unable to reach a unanimous verdict. This charge is intended to encourage jurors to reexamine their positions, consider other perspectives, and strive for a verdict that represents the collective opinion of the jury. The purpose of the Modified Allen Charge is to remind jurors of their duty to deliberate and to express the importance of reaching a unanimous decision if possible. It aims to prevent a mistrial and promote the fair administration of justice. By urging jurors to listen to each other, respect differing opinions, and engage in open-minded discussions, the Modified Allen Charge seeks to break any impasse and lead to a consensus. While the specific content of the Modified Allen Charge may vary, there are some typical elements included. It often emphasizes the value of the majority opinion while respecting minority viewpoints. The instruction encourages jurors to express their thoughts and concerns and remain open to persuasion. It may also remind them of the time and resources invested in the trial and the gravity of their decision. In some instances, there are different versions of the Modified Allen Charge that can be used in Arizona. These variations might differ in language or emphasis but generally serve the same purpose of urging jurors to continue deliberations while respecting one another's opinions. Additionally, judges in Arizona have the discretion to tailor the instruction to fit the specific circumstances of each case, ensuring fairness and impartiality in the process. Keywords: Arizona, jury instruction, Modified Allen Charge, legal instruction, criminal trial, deadlocked jury, unanimous verdict, encourage jurors, reexamine positions, consider other perspectives, strive for a verdict, collective opinion, duty to deliberate, prevent mistrial, fair administration of justice, urge jurors to listen, respect differing opinions, engage in discussions, break impasse, reach consensus, majority opinion, minority viewpoints, express thoughts and concerns, open to persuasion, time and resources invested, gravity of decision, variations, different versions, language, emphasis, judges' discretion, tailor instruction, specific circumstances, fairness, impartiality.

Arizona Jury Instruction — Modified Allen Charge, also known as the Modified Allen Charge in Arizona, is a legal instruction given to a jury in a criminal trial when they are deadlocked and unable to reach a unanimous verdict. This charge is intended to encourage jurors to reexamine their positions, consider other perspectives, and strive for a verdict that represents the collective opinion of the jury. The purpose of the Modified Allen Charge is to remind jurors of their duty to deliberate and to express the importance of reaching a unanimous decision if possible. It aims to prevent a mistrial and promote the fair administration of justice. By urging jurors to listen to each other, respect differing opinions, and engage in open-minded discussions, the Modified Allen Charge seeks to break any impasse and lead to a consensus. While the specific content of the Modified Allen Charge may vary, there are some typical elements included. It often emphasizes the value of the majority opinion while respecting minority viewpoints. The instruction encourages jurors to express their thoughts and concerns and remain open to persuasion. It may also remind them of the time and resources invested in the trial and the gravity of their decision. In some instances, there are different versions of the Modified Allen Charge that can be used in Arizona. These variations might differ in language or emphasis but generally serve the same purpose of urging jurors to continue deliberations while respecting one another's opinions. Additionally, judges in Arizona have the discretion to tailor the instruction to fit the specific circumstances of each case, ensuring fairness and impartiality in the process. Keywords: Arizona, jury instruction, Modified Allen Charge, legal instruction, criminal trial, deadlocked jury, unanimous verdict, encourage jurors, reexamine positions, consider other perspectives, strive for a verdict, collective opinion, duty to deliberate, prevent mistrial, fair administration of justice, urge jurors to listen, respect differing opinions, engage in discussions, break impasse, reach consensus, majority opinion, minority viewpoints, express thoughts and concerns, open to persuasion, time and resources invested, gravity of decision, variations, different versions, language, emphasis, judges' discretion, tailor instruction, specific circumstances, fairness, impartiality.