King Washington Jury Instruction - Interstate Transportation Of Obscene Material - For Purpose Of Sale Or Distribution

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Offenses Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• County: King
• Control #: US-11CRO-45
• 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. Description: King Washington Jury Instruction — Interstate Transportation Of Obscene Material — For Purpose Of Sale Or Distribution is a legal guideline specific to the state of Washington that details the criteria, elements, and procedures involved in determining the guilt or innocence of a defendant accused of interstate transportation of obscene material with the intention of selling or distributing it. Keywords: King Washington, jury instruction, interstate transportation, obscene material, purpose of sale, purpose of distribution This particular type of jury instruction focuses on cases involving the transportation of obscene material across state lines specifically for the purpose of sale or distribution. Cases falling under this category generally relate to the transportation of materials such as videos, magazines, books, or any other form of media that are deemed obscene under Washington state law. The instruction provides clear guidelines to the jury members on what constitutes obscene material and the requisite elements necessary to establish the guilt of the accused. Additionally, it explains the interstate nature of the transportation, emphasizing that the material has crossed state lines. The instruction typically includes definitions of key terms such as "obscenity," "interstate transportation," "sale," and "distribution." It outlines the legal standard for determining whether material is obscene, which usually involves a three-prong test: whether the average person would find that the material, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest, whether it shows explicit sexual conduct in a patently offensive manner, and whether it lacks any serious artistic, literary, scientific, or political value. Moreover, the instruction may outline the burden of proof, informing the jury that the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant transported obscene material across state lines for the purpose of selling or distributing it. It also educates the jury on potential defenses that the defendant might raise, such as claiming the material had redeeming social value or that they unknowingly transported the material. It is important to note that while this description refers to King Washington Jury Instruction — Interstate Transportation Of Obscene Material — For Purpose Of Sale Or Distribution as a general term, variations may exist depending on the specific case and the state laws governing the jurisdiction. Other potential variations of King Washington Jury Instructions related to the interstate transportation of obscene material may include instructions tailored for different purposes, such as "For Personal Use," "For Exhibition," or "For Importation." However, without specific details about these instructions, it is impossible to provide a comprehensive description of each individual variation. Overall, King Washington Jury Instruction — Interstate Transportation Of Obscene Material — For Purpose Of Sale Or Distribution plays a crucial role in maintaining order, ensuring fair trial procedures, and guiding juries throughout the legal process in cases involving the interstate transportation of obscene material for the purpose of sale or distribution in the state of Washington.

Description: King Washington Jury Instruction — Interstate Transportation Of Obscene Material — For Purpose Of Sale Or Distribution is a legal guideline specific to the state of Washington that details the criteria, elements, and procedures involved in determining the guilt or innocence of a defendant accused of interstate transportation of obscene material with the intention of selling or distributing it. Keywords: King Washington, jury instruction, interstate transportation, obscene material, purpose of sale, purpose of distribution This particular type of jury instruction focuses on cases involving the transportation of obscene material across state lines specifically for the purpose of sale or distribution. Cases falling under this category generally relate to the transportation of materials such as videos, magazines, books, or any other form of media that are deemed obscene under Washington state law. The instruction provides clear guidelines to the jury members on what constitutes obscene material and the requisite elements necessary to establish the guilt of the accused. Additionally, it explains the interstate nature of the transportation, emphasizing that the material has crossed state lines. The instruction typically includes definitions of key terms such as "obscenity," "interstate transportation," "sale," and "distribution." It outlines the legal standard for determining whether material is obscene, which usually involves a three-prong test: whether the average person would find that the material, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest, whether it shows explicit sexual conduct in a patently offensive manner, and whether it lacks any serious artistic, literary, scientific, or political value. Moreover, the instruction may outline the burden of proof, informing the jury that the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant transported obscene material across state lines for the purpose of selling or distributing it. It also educates the jury on potential defenses that the defendant might raise, such as claiming the material had redeeming social value or that they unknowingly transported the material. It is important to note that while this description refers to King Washington Jury Instruction — Interstate Transportation Of Obscene Material — For Purpose Of Sale Or Distribution as a general term, variations may exist depending on the specific case and the state laws governing the jurisdiction. Other potential variations of King Washington Jury Instructions related to the interstate transportation of obscene material may include instructions tailored for different purposes, such as "For Personal Use," "For Exhibition," or "For Importation." However, without specific details about these instructions, it is impossible to provide a comprehensive description of each individual variation. Overall, King Washington Jury Instruction — Interstate Transportation Of Obscene Material — For Purpose Of Sale Or Distribution plays a crucial role in maintaining order, ensuring fair trial procedures, and guiding juries throughout the legal process in cases involving the interstate transportation of obscene material for the purpose of sale or distribution in the state of Washington.