THE NATIONAL CRIMINAL
JURY INSTRUCTION COMPENDIUM
Instructions And Issues Omitted
By The Pattern Instructions
CHAPTER 251 TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Go to Volume
11 Table of Contents
Chapter 251: Defense Theories Alleging That The Defendant Did Not Commit The Criminal Act Or Omission
251.1 Abandonment
251.2 Alibi
251.2.1 Alibi:
Miscellaneous Issues
251.2.2 Alibi: Right To
Instruction
251.2.3 Alibi: Burden Of
Proof
251.2.4 Alibi:
Miscellaneous Instructions
251.3 Consciousness Of Innocence
251.4 Good Character Of Defendant
251.4.1 Good Character Of
Defendant: Miscellaneous Issues
251.4.2 Good Character Of
Defendant As Defense Theory
251.4.3 Good Character
Defense: Strategic Concerns
251.5 Impotence
251.6 Mere Presence, Knowledge, Association, Etc.
251.7 Mistaken Identity (Eyewitness Identification)
251.8 Motive As Relevant To Defense Theory
251.9 Third Party Guilt
251.10 Withdrawal As Defense Theory
251.11 Reverse 404(b) As Defense Theory Of Noncomplicity