Florida 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. Florida Jury Instruction — Modified Allen Charge refers to a set of instructions given to a jury when they express difficulty in reaching a unanimous decision during deliberation. This instruction is designed to encourage jurors to continue deliberating and make efforts to reach a consensus before a mistrial is declared. The Modified Allen Charge is specifically used in the state of Florida. The purpose of this instruction is to prevent a deadlock and to emphasize the importance of open-mindedness and respectful consideration of other jurors' viewpoints. The Modified Allen Charge aims to avoid coercion or intimidation while urging jurors to review their positions and strive for consensus. There are two main types of Florida Jury Instruction — Modified Allen Charge, depending on the complexity of the case: 1. Standard Modified Allen Charge: This instruction is given when the jury encounters difficulties in reaching a verdict. It reminds jurors of their duty to consider all evidence, listen to the arguments presented, and engage in meaningful discussions to come to a unanimous decision. 2. Complex Case Modified Allen Charge: This instruction is used in more complex cases where the jury has exhibited difficulty in reaching an agreement after prolonged deliberation. It reinforces the importance of collective decision-making, ensuring that jurors explore all possible avenues of discussion before rendering a verdict. Keywords: Florida, Jury Instruction, Modified Allen Charge, unanimous decision, deliberation, mistrial, deadlock, open-mindedness, respectful consideration, consensus, coercion, intimidation, viewpoints, standard, complex case, evidence, arguments, meaningful discussions, verdict, prolonged deliberation, collective decision-making, avenues of discussion, rendering a verdict.

Florida Jury Instruction — Modified Allen Charge refers to a set of instructions given to a jury when they express difficulty in reaching a unanimous decision during deliberation. This instruction is designed to encourage jurors to continue deliberating and make efforts to reach a consensus before a mistrial is declared. The Modified Allen Charge is specifically used in the state of Florida. The purpose of this instruction is to prevent a deadlock and to emphasize the importance of open-mindedness and respectful consideration of other jurors' viewpoints. The Modified Allen Charge aims to avoid coercion or intimidation while urging jurors to review their positions and strive for consensus. There are two main types of Florida Jury Instruction — Modified Allen Charge, depending on the complexity of the case: 1. Standard Modified Allen Charge: This instruction is given when the jury encounters difficulties in reaching a verdict. It reminds jurors of their duty to consider all evidence, listen to the arguments presented, and engage in meaningful discussions to come to a unanimous decision. 2. Complex Case Modified Allen Charge: This instruction is used in more complex cases where the jury has exhibited difficulty in reaching an agreement after prolonged deliberation. It reinforces the importance of collective decision-making, ensuring that jurors explore all possible avenues of discussion before rendering a verdict. Keywords: Florida, Jury Instruction, Modified Allen Charge, unanimous decision, deliberation, mistrial, deadlock, open-mindedness, respectful consideration, consensus, coercion, intimidation, viewpoints, standard, complex case, evidence, arguments, meaningful discussions, verdict, prolonged deliberation, collective decision-making, avenues of discussion, rendering a verdict.