Criminal Jury Instructions Draft | The Drafting Committee of the Bar's Task Force on Criminal Jury Instructions has released over 260 pages of draft instructions. The committee has endeavored to ensure that these draft instructions are balanced, comprehensible, and accurate statements of law. However, they represent no more than the work-in-progress of the committee and do not carry the imprimatur of the NH Bar Association. They are intended to serve as model instructions applicable in the spectrum of criminal cases that may arise under New Hampshire law. The committee encourages written comments as it continues its work. Please direct written comments to Denice DeStefano at the Bar Center, 2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301 or electronically to ddestefano@nhbar.org. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to open these PDF's. If you are unable to download these PDF's and would like to receive a hard copy of the Criminal Jury Instructions Draft, please send a $5.00 check or money order (made payable to NHBA) to: Criminal Jury Instructions NH Bar Association 2 Pillsbury Street Suite 300 Concord, NH 03301 |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter of Introduction I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Pg. 9 Cameras in the Courtroom Pg. 10 Causation Pg. 11 Conduct of the Jury/ (Preliminary Instruction) Pg. 12 Confessions or Admissions Pg. 13 Corroboration of Confession Pg. 14Credibility of Witnesses Pg. 15 Credibility of Witnesses- Informant's Testimony Pg. 16 Credibility of Witnesses- Accomplice Testimony Pg. 17 Credibility of Witnesses- Testimony of Immunized Witness Pg. 18 Credibility of Witnesses- Testimony of a Child Pg. 19 Deadlocked Jury Pg. 20 Definition of a Crime Pg. 21 Direct and Circumstantial Evidence Pg. 22 Duty to Deliberate Pg. 23 Evidence in the Case Pg. 24 Expert Testimony Pg. 25 Function of the Court and Jury Pg. 26 Identification Pg. 28 Indictment Not Evidence Pg. 29 Judicial Notice Pg. 30 Jury Recollection Controls Pg. 31 Lesser Included Offenses(Standard Instruction) Pg. 32 Lesser Included Offenses(Special Instruction) Pg. 33 Mental States- Purposely Pg. 34 Mental States- Knowingly Pg. 35 Mental States- Recklessly Pg. 36 Mental States- Negligently Pg. 37 Mental States- Proof of Mental State Pg. 38 Number of Witnesses Pg. 39 Outline of Trial Pg. 40 Possible Punishment Not Relevant Pg. 41 Stipulations II. CRIMES Pg. 42 Indirect Criminal Contempt Pg. 43 Pistols and Revolvers RSA 159:3 Felon in Possession Pg. 44 Alcoholic Beverages RSA 179:5 Prohibited Sales Pg. 45 Drivers Licenses RSA 263:64 Operating After Revocation or Suspension Pgs. 46-51 Disobeying an Officer
RSA 265:4, I(a) Refusal on Request of Officer to Give Information RSA 265:4, I(b) Giving False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer RSA 265:4, I(c) Purposely Neglect to Stop (or Willful Attempt to Elude Pursuit RSA 265:4, I(d) Refusal to Sign Name RSA 265:4, I(e) Refusal to Provide License or Registration RSA 265:4, I(f) Refusal to Produce License, Registration or Number Plate After Suspension or Revocation Pgs. 52-60 Rules of the Road
RSA 265:82-a Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence - Serious Bodily Injury RSA 265:82-a, I & II Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated - [Catchall] RSA 265:82-a, III Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated - [0.16 BAC] RSA 265:82, I(a) Driving Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor RSA 265:82, I(b) Driving With Excess Alcohol Concentration RSA 265:93-b, I Driving a Motor Vehicle Not Equipped With an Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device RSA 265:93-b, II Tampering With the Operation of an Ignition Interlock Device RSA 265:93-b, III Starting a Motor Vehicle Equipped With an Ignition Interlock Device to Provide for a Person Who is Restricted to Drive on a Vehicle so Equipped RSA 265:93-b, IV Providing a Motor Vehicle Not Equipped With a Functional Ignition Device to Another Person Sentenced to Drive Only Such a Vehicle Pgs. 61-66 Controlled Drug Act
RSA 318-B:2, I [Possess], [Have Under His/Her Control], [A Controlled Drug], [A Controlled Drug Analog], Or [A Preparation Containing A Controlled Drug] RSA 318-B:2, I Manufacture [A Controlled Drug], [A Controlled Drug Analog], Or [A Preparation Containing A Controlled Drug]
RSA 318-B:2, I [Purchase], [Prescribe], [Administer] [Transport] [A Controlled Drug], [A Controlled Drug Analog], Or [A Preparation Containing A Controlled Drug] RSA 318-B:2, I Sale o f [A Controlled Drug][A Controlled Drug Analog][Any Preparation Containing a Controlled Drug] RSA 318-B:2, I [Possession] [Transportation] Of A [Controlled Drug][Controlled Drug Analog] [A Preparation Containing a Controlled Drug] With Intent To [Sell] [Dispense] [Compound]
Pgs. 67-83 Inchoate Crimes
RSA 629:1 Attempt RSA 629:2 Criminal Solicitation
RSA 629:3 Conspiracy RSA 630:1,I(a) Capital Murder RSA 630:1, I(b) (e) (f) Capital Murder RSA 630:1,I(d) Capital Murder RSA 630:1-a, I(a), II First degree murder RSA 630:1-a, I(b)(2) First Degree Murder RSA 630:1-a,I(b)(3)) First Degree Murder RSA 630:1-a, I (b) (4) First Degree Murder RSA 630:1-b, 1 (a) Second Degree Murder (Knowingly) RSA 630:1-b,I(b) Second Degree Murder (Recklessly W/Extreme Indifference) RSA 630:2,I(b) Manslaughter (Provocation) RSA 630:3 Negligent Homicide (General) RSA 630:3 Negligent Homicide (DWI) RSA 630:4 Causing or Aiding Suicide
Pgs. 84-93 Assault and other Related Offenses
RSA 631:4, I (a)Criminal Threatening (Placing or attempting to place another in fear….) Pgs. 94-110 Sexual Assault and Related Offenses
RSA 632-A:2, I(a) AFSA Overcoming by Physical Force RSA 632-A:2, I(b) AFSA Victim Physically Helpless to Resist RSA 632-A:2, I(c) AFSA Coercion by Threats of Force RSA 632-A:2, I(d) AFSA Coercion by Threats of Retaliation RSA 632-A:2, I(e) AFSA Victim Submits Under Circumstances Involving False Imprisonment, Kidnapping or Extortion RSA 632-A:2, I(f) AFSA Administering an Intoxicating Substance RSA 632-A:2, I(h) AFSA Mental Defect RSA 632-A:2, I(i) AFSA Through Concealment or the Element of Surprise RSA 632-A:2, I(j) AFSA Same Household/Blood or Affinity RSA 632-A:2, I(k) AFSA Use of Authority to Coerce RSA 632-A:2, I(l) AFSA Victim Under 13 Years of Age RSA 632-A:2, I(m) AFSA Non-Consent Indicated by Speech or Conduct RSA 632-A:2, II AFSA Without Penetration; Person Under Age 13 RSA 632-A:6, I Corroboration RSA 632-A:6, III Consent
RSA 632-A:10, I Prohibition from Child Care Service of Persons Convicted of Certain Offenses RSA 632-A:10, II or III Prohibition from Child Care Service of Persons Convicted of Certain Offenses
Pgs. 111-121 Interference With Freedom
RSA 633:1, I Kidnapping (General Instruction) RSA 633:1, I-a Kidnapping (Child Under 18 Years of Age) RSA 633:2 Criminal Restraint RSA 633:3 False Imprisonment RSA 633:3-a, I(a) Stalking (Course of Conduct; Reasonable Person) RSA 633:3-a, I(b) Stalking (Intent to Cause Fear) RSA 633:3-a, I(c) Stalking (Single Act; Protective Order) RSA 633:4, I Interference With Custody (Felony) RSA 633:4, II Interference With Custody (Misdemeanor)
Pg. 122 Destruction of Property
RSA 634:1, I Arson (Misdemeanor)
Pg. 131 Unauthorized Entries
RSA 635:1 Burglary (Class A Felony; Nighttime Entry of a Dwelling)
Pgs. 132 Theft
RSA 637:3 Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer RSA 637:5 Theft by Extortion (Class B Felony Regardless of Value of Property) RSA 637:5 Theft by Extortion (Level of Offense Depends on Value of Property) Pgs. 135-145 Fraud
RSA 638:1, I(a) Forgery - Altering a Writing or Uttering an Altered Writing RSA 638:1, I(b) Forgery - Unaltered Writing Purporting to be the Act of Another RSA 638:1, I(b Forgery - Unaltered Writing, Fraudulent Execution RSA 638:1, I(b) Forgery - Fraudulent Copy RSA 638:2 Fraudulent Handling of Recordable Writings RSA 638:3 Tampering With Public or Private Records RSA 638:4 Issuing Bad Checks (Single Check) RSA 638:4 Issuing Bad Checks (Course of Conduct) RSA 638:5 Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card RSA 638:11 Misapplication of Property (by a Fiduciary) RSA 638:11 Misapplication of Property (of the Government or a Financial Institution) Pgs. 146-154 Offenses Against the Family
RSA 639:1 Bigamy RSA 639:2 Incest RSA 639:3, I Endangering the Welfare of Child or Incompetent (Violation of Duty of Care) RSA 639:3, I Endangering the Welfare of Child or Incompetent (Inducement) RSA 639:3, II Endangering the Welfare of Child (Tattooing) RSA 639:3, III Endangering the Welfare of Child (Solicitation of Sexual Activity) RSA 639:3, III Endangering the Welfare of Child (Solicitation of Sexual Penetration) RSA 639:4 Non-Support RSA 639:5 Concealing Death of a Newborn Pgs. 155-168 Corrupt Practices
RSA 640:2, I(a) Bribery (Offering Of) RSA 640:2, I(b) Bribery (Failure to Report) RSA 640:2, I(b) Bribery (Soliciting, Accepting) RSA 640:3, I(a) Improper Influence (Threats) RSA 640:3, I(b) Improper Influence (Private Communication) RSA 640:3, I(c) Improper Influence (Failure to Report Private Communications) RSA 640:3, I(c) Improper Influence (Failure to Report Threats) RSA 640:4, I Compensation for Past Acts (Soliciting, Accepting) RSA 640:4, II Compensation for Past Acts (Paying, Offering) RSA 640:5, I Gifts to Public Servants (Soliciting, Accepting) RSA 640:5, II Gifts to Public Servants (Paying, Offering) RSA 640:6, I Compensation for Services (Soliciting, Accepting) RSA 640:7, I Purchase of Public Office (Soliciting, Accepting) RSA 640:7, I Purchase of Public Office (Offering) Pgs. 169-187 Falsification in Official Matters
RSA 641:1, I(a) Perjury (False Statement) RSA 641:1, I(b) Perjury (Inconsistent Statements) RSA 641:2, I False Swearing (False Statement) RSA 641:2, II False Swearing (Inconsistent Statements) RSA 641:3, I Unsworn Falsification RSA 641:3, II(a) Unsworn Falsification RSA 641:3, II(b) Unsworn Falsification RSA 641:3, II(c) Unsworn Falsification RSA 641:4, I False Reports to Law Enforcement RSA 641:4, II False Reports to Law Enforcement RSA 641:5, I Tampering With Witnesses and Informants RSA 641:5, II Tampering With Witnesses and Informants (Retaliation) RSA 641:5, III Tampering With Witnesses and Informants (Solicitation) RSA 641:6, I Falsifying Physical Evidence RSA 641:6, II Falsifying Physical Evidence RSA 641:7, I Tampering With Public Records RSA 641:7, II Tampering With Public Records RSA 641:7, III Tampering With Public Records RSA 641:8 False Filing With the Director of Charitable Trusts Pgs. 188-199 Obstructing Governmental Operations
RSA 642:1 Obstructing Governmental Operations RSA 642:2 Resisting Arrest or Detention RSA 642:3, I(a)-(e) Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution RSA 642:3, I(f) Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution (Wiretap) RSA 642:4 Aiding Criminal Actvity
RSA 642:5 Compounding
RSA 642:6 Escape
RSA 642:7 Providing Implements For Escape Or Contraband
RSA 642:8 Bail Jumping
RSA 642:9, I Assault By Prisoner RSA 642:9, II Aggravated Assault By A Prisoner
RSA 642:10 Obstructing Report Of Crime Or Injury
Pgs. 200-201 Abuse of Office RSA 643:1 Official Oppression RSA 643:2 Misuse of Information Pgs.202-236 Breaches of the Peace and Other Offenses RSA 644:1, I(a) Engaging in a Riot RSA 644:1, I(b) Assembling for the Purpose of Engaging in a Riot RSA 644:1, I(c) Riot (Assembling for Purpose of Committing an Offense Against a Supposed Violator of the Law) RSA 644:1, III Riot (Refusal to Render Assistance to Law Enforcement) RSA 644:2, I Disorderly Conduct (Creating Hazardous Condition) RSA 644:2, II(a) Disorderly Conduct (Fighting or Violent, Tumultuous or Threatening Behavior) RSA 644:2, II(b) Disorderly Conduct (Obscene, Derisive or Offensive Words) RSA 644:2, II(c) Disorderly Conduct (Obstructing Traffic) RSA 644:2, II(d) Disorderly Conduct (Interfering With a Criminal /Investigation, Fire-fighting or Emergency Services) RSA 644:2, II(e) Disorderly Conduct (Refusal to Comply With a Lawful Order) RSA 644:3 False Public Alarms RSA 644:3-a False Fire Alarms RSA 644:3-b False Fire Alarms Resulting in Injury or Death RSA 644:3-c Unlawful Interference With Fire Alarm Apparatus RSA 644:4, I(a) Harassment (Telephone Calls) RSA 644:4, I(b) Harassment (Repeated Communications at Inconvenient Hours or Using Obscene Language) RSA 644:4, I(c) Harassment (Insulting, Taunting or Challenging) RSA 644:4, I(d) Harassment (Communicating Any Matter Tending to Incite Murder, Assault or Arson) RSA 644:4, I(e) Harassment (Communicating a Threat) RSA 644:4, (f) Harassment ( Communicating After Notification) RSA 644:7 Abuse of Corpse RSA 644:8-a, I Exhibitions of Fighting Animals (Keeping or Training) RSA 644:8-a, I Exhibitions of Fighting Animals (Establishing or Promoting an Exhibition of Fighting) RSA 644:8-a, II Exhibitions of Fighting Animals (Presence During Preparations) RSA 644:8-a, II Exhibitions of Fighting Animals (Presence at, Aiding in or Contributing to the Exhibition) RSA 644:8-aa Animals in Motor Vehicles
RSA 644:8, III(a) Cruelty to Animals - Deprive of Care or Shelter RSA 644:8, III(b) Cruelty to Animals – Beat, Whip, Torture or Mutilate RSA 644:8, III(c) Cruelty to Animals – Overwork RSA 644:8, III(d) Cruelty to Animals – Improper Transport RSA 644:8, III(e) Cruelty to Animals – Abandon RSA 644:8, III(f) Cruelty to Animals – Catchall RSA 644:8, III-a Cruelty to Animals – Beat, Whip, Torture or Mutilate – Purposely RSA 644:17, I Willful Concealment
RSA 644:17, II Shoplifting
Pgs. 237-249 Public Indecency RSA 645:1, I(a) Indecent Exposure and Lewdness (Misdemeanor) RSA 645:1, I(b) Indecent Exposure and Lewdness (Misdemeanor) RSA 645:1, II(a) Indecent Exposure and Lewdness (Class B Felony; Child Age 12 Years Old or Under) RSA 645:1, II(b) Indecent Exposure and Lewdness (Class B Felony; Subsequent Offense) RSA 645:1, III(a) Indecent Exposure and Lewdness (Class A Felony) RSA 645:2, I(a) Solicitation RSA 645:2, I(b) Prostitution (Induce Another) RSA 645:2, I(c) Prostitution (Transport) RSA 645:2, I(d) Prostitution (Supported By) RSA 645:2, I(e) Prostitution (Furnish Place) RSA 645:2, I(f) Prostitution (Pay, Offer)
Pg. 250 COMPUTER PORNOGRAPHY AND CHILD EXPLOITATION PREVENTION RSA 649-B:3 Computer Pornography
Pgs. 251-255 Obscene Matter RSA 650:2, I(a) Obscenity (Sale) RSA 650:2, I(b) Obscenity (Present or Direct Performance) RSA 650:2, I(c) Obscenity (Publish) RSA 650:2, I(d) Obscenity (Process With Intent to Sell) RSA 650:2, I(e) Obscenity (Commercial Dissemination) Pg. 256 Sexual Offender Registration
RSA 651-B:9 Failure to Comply With Requirements of Sexual Offender Registration III. DEFENSES
Pg. 257 Intoxication RSA 626:4 Intoxication
Pg. 258 Effect of Ignorance or Mistake
RSA 626:3 IEffect of Ignorance or Mistake RSA 626:3 II Effect of Ignorance or Mistake
Pgs. 260 Insanity RSA 628:2 Insanity (Guilt Phase Waived) RSA 262
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