THE NATIONAL CRIMINAL
JURY INSTRUCTION COMPENDIUM
Instructions And Issues Omitted
By The Pattern Instructions
CHAPTER 270 TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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Chapter 270: Burdens And Standards Of Proof
270.1 Burdens And Standards Of Proof: General Principles
270.1.1 Identifying The
Party Who Has The Burden Of Proof
270.1.2 Identifying The
Specific Issues To Which The Burden Applies – Application Language
270.1.3 Role Of Charging
Document
270.1.4 Impact Of
Stipulation On Burden Of Proof
270.2 Presumption Of Innocence - Prosecution Burden To Prove Guilt
270.3 Presumption Of Innocence: Specific Words And Phrases
270.4 Reasonable Doubt Standard: General Principles
270.5 Reasonable Doubt Standard: Specific Words And Phrases
270.6 Reasonable Doubt Standard: Comparison With Lesser Standards
270.7 Reasonable Doubt Standard: Strategic Considerations
270.7.1 Definition Of
Reasonable Doubt: Strategy Considerations