Washington Jury Instruction - Counterfeit - Uttering

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Offenses Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CRO-13-2
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

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. Washington Jury Instruction Counterfeitei— - Uttering is a set of guidelines given to the jury during a criminal trial in the state of Washington where the defendant is being charged with the crime of uttering counterfeit currency or other counterfeit instruments. The instructions are intended to guide the jury in understanding the elements of the offense and the burden of proof required for conviction. Keywords: Washington, jury instruction, counterfeit, uttering, criminal trial, defendant, crime, currency, instruments, elements, burden of proof, conviction. Different types of Washington Jury Instruction Counterfeitei— - Uttering may include: 1. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.010: This instruction provides the elements of the offense of uttering counterfeit currency and outlines the burden of proof for conviction. 2. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.020: This instruction defines "uttering" in the context of the offense, explaining that it involves knowingly passing or using counterfeit currency or instruments with the intention to deceive. 3. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.030: This instruction explains that the prosecution must prove the defendant's intent to defraud or deceive others through the use of counterfeit currency or instruments. 4. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.040: This instruction clarifies that the counterfeit currency or instruments need not be exact copies of genuine ones but must be sufficiently similar to deceive an ordinary person. 5. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.050: This instruction addresses the defense of lack of knowledge, stating that if the defendant can demonstrate a lack of knowledge about the counterfeit nature of the currency or instruments, they cannot be convicted of uttering. 6. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.060: This instruction discusses the penalties associated with uttering counterfeit currency or instruments and provides guidance on how the jury should consider such penalties when reaching a verdict. These Washington Jury Instructions are designed to provide jurors with a clear understanding of the offense of uttering counterfeit currency or instruments, its essential elements, and the standards they must apply in evaluating the evidence presented during the trial.

Washington Jury Instruction Counterfeitei— - Uttering is a set of guidelines given to the jury during a criminal trial in the state of Washington where the defendant is being charged with the crime of uttering counterfeit currency or other counterfeit instruments. The instructions are intended to guide the jury in understanding the elements of the offense and the burden of proof required for conviction. Keywords: Washington, jury instruction, counterfeit, uttering, criminal trial, defendant, crime, currency, instruments, elements, burden of proof, conviction. Different types of Washington Jury Instruction Counterfeitei— - Uttering may include: 1. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.010: This instruction provides the elements of the offense of uttering counterfeit currency and outlines the burden of proof for conviction. 2. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.020: This instruction defines "uttering" in the context of the offense, explaining that it involves knowingly passing or using counterfeit currency or instruments with the intention to deceive. 3. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.030: This instruction explains that the prosecution must prove the defendant's intent to defraud or deceive others through the use of counterfeit currency or instruments. 4. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.040: This instruction clarifies that the counterfeit currency or instruments need not be exact copies of genuine ones but must be sufficiently similar to deceive an ordinary person. 5. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.050: This instruction addresses the defense of lack of knowledge, stating that if the defendant can demonstrate a lack of knowledge about the counterfeit nature of the currency or instruments, they cannot be convicted of uttering. 6. Washington Criminal Jury Instruction 21.34.060: This instruction discusses the penalties associated with uttering counterfeit currency or instruments and provides guidance on how the jury should consider such penalties when reaching a verdict. These Washington Jury Instructions are designed to provide jurors with a clear understanding of the offense of uttering counterfeit currency or instruments, its essential elements, and the standards they must apply in evaluating the evidence presented during the trial.