Discharge of Firearm

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 11th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-11THCIR-O35-9-CR
• Format: Word

Description

Pattern Jury Instructions from the 11th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. For more information and to use the online Instruction builder please visit http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions Discharge of Firearm is the act of firing a gun or other weapon that is loaded with ammunition. This includes handguns, rifles, shotguns, and machine guns. There are two main types of Discharge of Firearm: intentional and unintentional. Intentional Discharge of Firearm occurs when the user deliberately and consciously pulls the trigger to fire the weapon. Unintentional Discharge of Firearm occurs when the user unintentionally pulls the trigger or the weapon is fired accidentally due to a mechanical fault or other defect. The consequences of Discharge of Firearm can be severe, and proper safety protocols must be observed at all times.

Discharge of Firearm is the act of firing a gun or other weapon that is loaded with ammunition. This includes handguns, rifles, shotguns, and machine guns. There are two main types of Discharge of Firearm: intentional and unintentional. Intentional Discharge of Firearm occurs when the user deliberately and consciously pulls the trigger to fire the weapon. Unintentional Discharge of Firearm occurs when the user unintentionally pulls the trigger or the weapon is fired accidentally due to a mechanical fault or other defect. The consequences of Discharge of Firearm can be severe, and proper safety protocols must be observed at all times.