Washington Jury Instruction - Escape

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Offenses Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CRO-22
• 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 — Escape, referred to as WJI-Escape, is a set of instructions provided to jurors during trials involving the criminal charge of escape in the state of Washington. These instructions guide the jury in determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant based on the specific circumstances of the escape incident. Key phrases: Washington Jury Instruction — Escape, escape charge, Washington criminal trials. Different types of Washington Jury Instruction — Escape: 1. WJI-Escape 1.00: Elements of Escape Charge — This instruction outlines the essential elements that must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a defendant to be found guilty of the charge of escape. These elements may include unlawfully leaving custody, detention, or confinement, without authorization, and with the intent to avoid lawful custody. 2. WJI-Escape 2.00: Voluntary Intoxication as Defense — This instruction relates to cases where the defendant argues that their escape was a result of voluntary intoxication, which impaired their ability to possess the necessary intent to commit escape. It guides the jury on considering whether intoxication negates the intent element of the escape charge. 3. WJI-Escape 3.00: Mental Disorder as Defense — This instruction addresses cases where the defendant asserts that the escape was a result of a mental disorder, which prevented them from forming the requisite intent for escape. It provides guidance to the jury on assessing whether the mental disorder defense is valid and whether it negates the required intent. 4. WJI-Escape 4.00: No Escape without Custody — This instruction focuses on cases where the defendant challenges the charge of escape by arguing that they were not in lawful custody, detention, or confinement when the alleged escape occurred. It directs the jury to evaluate whether the defendant was lawfully in custody at the time, considering factors such as the existence of a valid arrest or proper lawful authority. 5. WJI-Escape 5.00: Defenses of Duress or Coercion — This instruction applies when the defendant asserts that they escaped due to being under duress or coercion, meaning they were forced to escape against their will. It guides the jury in determining whether the defendant acted under duress or coercion and whether such circumstances justify acquittal or reduction of the charge. Washington Jury Instruction — Escape ensures that jurors are well-informed about the specific legal principles and elements associated with the charge of escape, thus enabling them to reach a fair and just decision based on the evidence presented during the trial.

Washington Jury Instruction — Escape, referred to as WJI-Escape, is a set of instructions provided to jurors during trials involving the criminal charge of escape in the state of Washington. These instructions guide the jury in determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant based on the specific circumstances of the escape incident. Key phrases: Washington Jury Instruction — Escape, escape charge, Washington criminal trials. Different types of Washington Jury Instruction — Escape: 1. WJI-Escape 1.00: Elements of Escape Charge — This instruction outlines the essential elements that must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a defendant to be found guilty of the charge of escape. These elements may include unlawfully leaving custody, detention, or confinement, without authorization, and with the intent to avoid lawful custody. 2. WJI-Escape 2.00: Voluntary Intoxication as Defense — This instruction relates to cases where the defendant argues that their escape was a result of voluntary intoxication, which impaired their ability to possess the necessary intent to commit escape. It guides the jury on considering whether intoxication negates the intent element of the escape charge. 3. WJI-Escape 3.00: Mental Disorder as Defense — This instruction addresses cases where the defendant asserts that the escape was a result of a mental disorder, which prevented them from forming the requisite intent for escape. It provides guidance to the jury on assessing whether the mental disorder defense is valid and whether it negates the required intent. 4. WJI-Escape 4.00: No Escape without Custody — This instruction focuses on cases where the defendant challenges the charge of escape by arguing that they were not in lawful custody, detention, or confinement when the alleged escape occurred. It directs the jury to evaluate whether the defendant was lawfully in custody at the time, considering factors such as the existence of a valid arrest or proper lawful authority. 5. WJI-Escape 5.00: Defenses of Duress or Coercion — This instruction applies when the defendant asserts that they escaped due to being under duress or coercion, meaning they were forced to escape against their will. It guides the jury in determining whether the defendant acted under duress or coercion and whether such circumstances justify acquittal or reduction of the charge. Washington Jury Instruction — Escape ensures that jurors are well-informed about the specific legal principles and elements associated with the charge of escape, thus enabling them to reach a fair and just decision based on the evidence presented during the trial.