THE SHELLOW COLLECTION
Jury Instructions By James M. Shellow of Wisconsin
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ALERT:  Carefully review the Caveats and Disclaimers before using these materials.

    You have heard testimony from ____________, who stated that he was involved in the commission of the crimes charged against ____________, and who received immunity; that is, a promise from the government that he will not be prosecuted for these crimes. You may give ____________’s testimony such weight as you feel it deserves, keeping in mind that it must be considered with caution and great care.

AUTHORITIES:

    7TH CIRCUIT FEDERAL JURY INSTRUCTIONS - CRIMINAL 3.13 [Witnesses Requiring Special Caution] (1999).

RELATED NCJIC MATERIALS:

See NCJIC 25.6 [Accomplices: Cautionary Instructions].