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Jury Instruction - Evidence - Direct and Circumstantial Argument of Counsel and Comment of Court

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This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

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Evidence that directly links a person to a crime, without the need of any inference (for example, they were seen committing the crime). Compare to circumstantial evidence.

The instructions that the judge gives the jurors are to convict the boy but also make sure that there isn't any reasonable doubt. If there is any kind of reasonable doubt, then he is not guilty. All twelve jurors must vote guilty for him to be convicted.

A jury instruction is given by the judge to the jury to explain what is happening in the court, to explain the points of law relevant to the case, to explain certain aspects of the evidence presented and to assist the jurors in understanding their duties in reaching a verdict.

Terms in this set (31) In your own words, state what instructions the judge gives to the jurors. How many jurors must vote guilty for the accused to be convicted? The judge says if they find him guilty they must have a beyond reasonable doubt.

Judge makes sure the verdict is unanimous by saying, So say you all? to which the entire Jury should respond, Yes, Your Honor. Judge talks about sentencing. In a criminal case bailiff can pretend to take guilty party away.

California's civil and criminal laws say that both direct and indirect evidence are admissible in state and federal courts.

Direct evidence can be a witness testifying about their direct recollection of events. This can include what they saw, what they heard or anything they observed with their senses.Circumstantial evidence is when a witness cannot tell you directly about the fact that is intended to be proved.

California's civil and criminal laws say that both direct and indirect evidence are admissible in state and federal courts.

If there is a reasonable doubt in your mind as to the guilt of the accused.... then you must declare him not guilty. If however, there is no reasonable doubt, then he must be found guilty. Whichever way you decide, the verdict must be unanimous. I urge you to deliberate honestly and thoughtfully.

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Jury Instruction - Evidence - Direct and Circumstantial Argument of Counsel and Comment of Court