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Rhode Island Criminal Jury Instructions
Rhode Island Criminal Jury Instructions provides an authoritative array of instructions for criminal actions. Analysis concerning the instructions includes directions for their use and their relation to other instructions. Analysis also includes citations to relevant Rhode Island statutes, Rules of Court and cases.
Publisher: Matthew Bender
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International Order InquiryRhode Island Criminal Jury Instructions provides criminal jury instruction coverage through an authoritative array of instructions for criminal actions. Analysis concerning the instructions includes directions for their use and their relation to other instructions. Analysis also includes citations to relevant Rhode Island statutes, Rules of Court and cases.
Jury instructions are used by:
- Courts to instruct juries
- Attorneys to propose to the courts
- Attorneys as a road map to prove causes of action for plaintiffs or defend against lawsuits for defendants
The sample jury instructions will help legal professionals avoid costly errors and prepare for trial more quickly. The instructions lend themselves to ready customization to the facts of the case and expedite preparation for court. The array of forms in Rhode Island Criminal Jury Instructions will save hours of expensive and frustrating research and replication.
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PART 1 TRIAL PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES
§ 1.01 Jury to Follow the Law and to Consider Instructions in their Entirety
§ 1.02 Unanimous Verdict
§ 1.03 Identification of the Parties
§ 1.04 Conduct of Court and Counsel
§ 1.05 Presumption of Innocence
§ 1.06 Reasonable Doubt
§ 1.07 Punishment–Jury Not to Consider
§ 1.08 Nature of Charges Not to Be Considered
§ 1.09 Verdict Form
CHAPTER 2 EVIDENCE
§ 2.01 Inferences–Evidence
§ 2.02 Evidence–Direct and Circumstantial
§ 2.03 Speculation and Conjecture
§ 2.04 Defendant’s Intent and Knowledge
CHAPTER 3 TESTIMONY
§ 3.01 Credibility of Witnesses
§ 3.02 Police Officer’s Testimony
§ 3.03 Victim’s Testimony
§ 3.04 Expert Witnesses
§ 3.05 Defendant Did Not Testify
PART 2 CHARGES
CHAPTER 4 ARSON
§ 4.01 Arson in the First Degree
§ 4.02 Arson in the Second Degree
§ 4.03 Arson in the Third Degree
§ 4.04 Arson in the Fourth Degree
§ 4.05 Arson in the Fifth Degree
§ 4.06 Arson in the Sixth Degree
§ 4.07 Arson in the Seventh Degree
§ 4.08 Explosive Devices
§ 4.09 Falsely Reporting Explosives
§ 4.10 Threats to Place a Bomb
§ 4.11 Possession of Bomb or Explosive Device
§ 4.12 Interference with a Fire Alarm Apparatus
CHAPTER 5 ASSAULT
§ 5.01 Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (ADW)
§ 5.02 Assault with Intent to Commit a Specific Felony
§ 5.03 Simple Assault/Battery
§ 5.04 Domestic Violence/Assault on Household Members
§ 5.05 Strangulation
§ 5.06 Violation of a No Contact Order
CHAPTER 6 FIREARMS AND WEAPONS OFFENSES
§ 6.01 Firearms and Weapons Offenses Generally
§ 6.02 Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
§ 6.03 Carrying a Concealed Weapon
§ 6.04 Discharging a Firearm
CHAPTER 7 TRAFFIC AND PUBLIC SAFETY OFFENSES
§ 7.01 Driving Under the Influence (DUI / DWI) / DUI Resulting in Bodily Injury
§ 7.02 Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death
CHAPTER 8 HOMICIDE
§ 8.01 Murder
§ 8.02 Manslaughter
§ 8.03 Controlled Substance Homicide
§ 8.04 Dangerous Driving Resulting in Death
§ 8.05 DUI Resulting in Death
CHAPTER 9 BURGLARY AND ROBBERY
§ 9.01 Burglary
§ 9.02 Robbery
CHAPTER 10 DRUG CRIMES
§ 10.01 Possession of Controlled Substances
§ 10.02 Distribution of Controlled Substances
§ 10.03 False Representations to Obtain a Controlled Substance
§ 10.04 Drug Paraphernalia Offenses
§ 10.05 Selling or Distributing Paraphernalia
§ 10.06 Providing Drug Paraphernalia to Persons Under 18
CHAPTER 11 SEX CRIMES
§ 11.01 Prostitution
§ 11.02 Sexual Assault
§ 11.03 Child Molestation
§ 11.04 Child Pornography
§ 11.05 Statutory Rape / Sexual Assault of Minors
§ 11.06 Indecent Exposure / Disorderly Conduct
CHAPTER 12 MISCELLANEOUS CAPITAL OFFENSES
§ 12.01 Treason
§ 12.02 Kidnapping
CHAPTER 13 MISCELLANEOUS NON CAPITAL OFFENSES
§ 13.01 Conspiracy
§ 13.02 Disorderly Conduct
§ 13.03 Escape from Prison
§ 13.04 Extortion
§ 13.05 Illegally Carrying a Firearm
§ 13.06 Larceny
§ 13.07 Bribery
§ 13.08 Perjury / False Statement
§ 13.09 Identity Theft
§ 13.10 Fraud / Embezzlement / Forgery
§ 13.11 Resisting Arrest / Obstruction of Justice
§ 13.12 Bail Jumping / Failing to Appear
§ 13.13 Violation of Protective Orders
PART 3 DEFENSES
CHAPTER 14 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
§ 14.01 Child Pornography
§ 14.02 Prostitution
§ 14.03 Self Defense
§ 14.04 Defense of Others
§ 14.05 Insanity
§ 14.07 Statute of Limitations
§ 14.08 Battered Women’s Syndrome
PART 4 APPENDIX
CHAPTER 15 FORMS
§ 15.01 Jury Instructions for Possession of a Controlled Substance
§ 15.02 Jury Instructions for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Discharge in a Compact Area, and Disorderly Conduct
§ 15.03 Jury Instructions for Escape From Prison (Prosecution and Defense Proposed Instructions)
§ 15.04 Jury Instructions for Vandalism
§ 15.05 Jury Instructions for First Degree Sexual Assault - Domestic
§ 15.06 Jury Instructions for Prior Bad Acts or Behavior
§ 15.07 Jury Instructions for Unavailable Witness Testimony
§ 15.08 Jury Instructions for Violation of a Protective Order
§ 15.09 Jury Instructions for Identity Fraud or Identity Theft