Pattern Crim. Jury Instr. 10th Cir.
Pattern Crim. Jury Instr. 10th Cir. Chapter 1
GENERAL MATTERS
1.01 Preliminary Instructions Before Trial
1.02 Note-Taking by Jurors
1.03 Introduction to Final Instructions
1.04 Duty to Follow Instructions
1.05 Presumption of Innocence—Burden of Proof—Reasonable Doubt
1.05.1 Preponderance of Evidence
1.06 Evidence—Defined
1.07 Evidence—Direct and Circumstantial—Inferences
1.08 Credibility of Witnesses
1.08.1 Non-Testifying Defendant
1.09 Evidence of Good Character
1.09.1 Evidence of Reputation for Honesty
1.10 Impeachment by Prior Inconsistencies
1.11 Impeachment by Prior Conviction
1.12 Impeachment by Prior Conviction
1.13 Impeachment by Evidence of Untruthful Character
1.14 Accomplice—Informant—Immunity
1.15 Accomplice—Co-Defendant—Plea Agreement
1.16 Witness’s Use of Addictive Drugs
1.17 Expert Witness
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1.18 On or About
1.19 Caution—Consider Only Crime Charged
1.20 Caution—Punishment
1.21 Multiple Defendants—Single Count
1.22 Multiple Defendants—Multiple Counts
1.23 Duty to Deliberate—Verdict Form
1.24 Unanimity of Theory
1.25 Voluntariness of Statement by Defendant
1.26 Confession-Statement—Voluntariness by Defendant
1.27 Entrapment
1.28 Self-Defense or Defense of Another
1.29 Identification Testimony
1.30 Similar Acts
1.31 Actual or Constructive Possession
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1.32 Attempt
1.33 Lesser Included Offense
1.34 Insanity
1.35 Defendant’s Non-Involvement (Alibi)
1.36 Coercion or Duress
1.37 Knowingly—Deliberate Ignorance
1.38 Willfully—To Act
1.39 Interstate and Foreign Commerce—Defined 18 U.S.C. § 10
1.39.1 Interstate and Foreign Commerce—Effect on 18 U.S.C. § 10
1.40 Cautionary Instruction During Trial
1.41 Summaries and Charts
1.42 Modified Allen Instruction
1.43 Partial Verdict Instruction
1.44 Communication with the Court
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SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
2.01 Food Stamps—Unauthorized Use 7 U.S.C. § 2024(b)
2.02 Bringing in an Alien 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(i)
2.02.1 Bringing in An Alien 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2)
2.03 Alien—Illegal Transportation 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(ii) 78
2.04 Alien—Concealment 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)
2.05 Reentry of Deported Alien 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a)
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2.06 Aid and Abet 18 U.S.C. § 2(a)
2.07 Accessory After the Fact 18 U.S.C. § 3
2.08 Misprision of a Felony 18 U.S.C. § 4
2.09 Assaulting a Federal Officer 18 U.S.C. § 111
2.10 Bankruptcy Fraud (Property Concealment) 18 U.S.C. § 152(1)
2.10.1 Bankruptcy Fraud (Scheme or Artifice to Defraud) 18 U.S.C. § 157(1)
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2.11 Bribery of a Public Official 18 U.S.C. § 201(b)(1)
2.12 Receiving a Bribe by a Public Official 18 U.S.C. § 201(b)(2)
2.13 Illegal Gratuity to a Public Official 18 U.S.C. § 201(c)(1)(A)
2.14 Receiving an Illegal Gratuity by a Public Official 18 U.S.C. § 201(c)(1)(B)
2.15 Bribery or Reward of a Bank Officer 18 U.S.C. § 215(a)(1)
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2.16 Conspiracy to Deprive Person of Civil Rights 18 U.S.C. § 241
2.17 Deprivation of Civil Rights 18 U.S.C. § 242
2.18 False Claims Against the Government 18 U.S.C. § 287
2.19 Conspiracy 18 U.S.C. § 371
2.20 Conspiracy: Evidence of Multiple Conspiracies
2.21 Conspirator’s Liability for Substantive Count
2.22 Withdrawal Instruction
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2.23 Counterfeiting 18 U.S.C. § 471
2.24 Passing Counterfeit Obligations or Securities 18 U.S.C. § 472
2.24.1 Importation, Possession or Concealment of Counterfeit Obligations or Securities 18 U.S.C. § 472
2.25 Forgery 18 U.S.C. § 495
2.26 Passing a Forged Writing 18 U.S.C. § 495
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2.27 Forgery of Endorsement on United States Treasury Check, Bond, or Security 18 U.S.C. § 510(a)(1)
2.28 Passing a Forged United States Treasury Check, Bond, or Security 18 U.S.C. § 510(a)(2)
2.29 Smuggling 18 U.S.C. § 545 (First Paragraph)
2.30 Unlawful Importation 18 U.S.C. § 545 (Second Paragraph)
2.31 Theft of Government Property 18 U.S.C. § 641
2.32 Embezzlement and Misapplication of Bank Funds 18 U.S.C. § 656
2.33 Theft from Interstate or Foreign Shipment 18 U.S.C. § 659 (Paragraph One)
2.34 Buying, Receiving, Possessing Goods Stolen from Interstate Shipment 18 U.S.C. § 659 (Paragraph Two)
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2.35 Escape 18 U.S.C. § 751(a)
2.36 Threats Against the President 18 U.S.C. § 871
2.37 Interstate Transmission of Extortionate Communication 18 U.S.C. § 875(b)
2.37.1 Interstate Transmission of Threatening Communication 18 U.S.C. § 875(c)
2.38 Mailing Threatening Communications 18 U.S.C. § 876 (Second Paragraph)
2.39 Misrepresentation of Citizenship 18 U.S.C. § 911
2.40 False Impersonation of Federal Officer or Employee—Demanding or Obtaining Anything of Value 18 U.S.C. § 912
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2.41 Dealing in Firearms Without License 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1)(A)
2.42 False Statement to Firearms Dealer 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(6)
2.43 Unlawful Sale or Disposition of Firearm 18 U.S.C. § 922(d)
2.44 Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)
2.45 Using/Carrying a Firearm During Commission of a Drug Trafficking Crime or Crime of Violence 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)
2.45.1 Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime or Crime of Violence 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)
2.45.2 Aiding and Abetting Using/Carrying a Firearm During Commission of a Drug Trafficking Crime or Crime of Violence 18 U.S.C. § 2(a); 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)
2.45.3 Aiding and Abetting Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime or Crime of Violence 18 U.S.C. § 2(a); 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)
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2.46 Concealment of a Material Fact 18 U.S.C. § 1001(a)(1)
2.46.1 False Statement 18 U.S.C. § 1001(a)(2)
2.46.2 Using a False Writing 18 U.S.C. § 1001(a)(3)
2.47 False Statements in Bank Records 18 U.S.C. § 1005 (Third Paragraph)
2.48 False Statement to a Bank 18 U.S.C. § 1014
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2.49 False Identification Documents 18 U.S.C. § 1028(a)(3)
2.50.1 Fraud in Connection with Counterfeit Access Devices 18 U.S.C. § 1029(a)(1)
2.50.2 Use of Unauthorized Access Device 18 U.S.C. § 1029(a)(2)
2.51 Transmission of Wagering Information 18 U.S.C. § 1084 186
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2.52 First Degree Murder 18 U.S.C. § 1111
2.52.1 First Degree Murder (Felony Murder) 18 U.S.C. § 1111
2.53 Murder in the Second Degree 18 U.S.C. § 1111
2.54 Voluntary Manslaughter 18 U.S.C. § 1112
2.54.1 Involuntary Manslaughter 18 U.S.C. § 1112
2.55 Kidnapping 18 U.S.C. § 1201(a)(1)
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2.56 Mail Fraud 18 U.S.C. § 1341
2.57 Wire Fraud 18 U.S.C. § 1343
2.58 Bank Fraud 18 U.S.C. § 1344
2.59 Mailing Obscene Material 18 U.S.C. § 1461
2.60 Interstate Transportation of Obscene Material 18 U.S.C. § 1462
2.61 Interstate Transportation of Obscene Material for Sale or Distribution 18 U.S.C. § 1465
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2.62 Corruptly Obstructing Administration of Justice 18 U.S.C. § 1503(a)
2.63 Obstructing Administration of Justice by Threats or Force 18 U.S.C. § 1503(a)
2.64 Corruptly Influencing a Juror 18 U.S.C. § 1503
2.65 Witness Tampering 18 U.S.C. § 1512(b)(1)
2.66 False Declaration (Perjury) Before a Court or Grand Jury 18 U.S.C. § 1623(a)
2.67 Mail Theft 18 U.S.C. § 1708
2.68 Possession of Stolen Mail 18 U.S.C. § 1708 (Third Paragraph)
2.69 Embezzlement/Theft of Mail Matter by Postal Service Employee 18 U.S.C. § 1709
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2.70 [Robbery] [Extortion] by Force, Violence, or Fear 18 U.S.C. § 1951(a) (Hobbs Act)
2.71 Extortion Under Color of Official Right 18 U.S.C. § 1951(a) (Hobbs Act)
2.72 Illegal Gambling Business 18 U.S.C. § 1955
2.73 Money Laundering Using Illegal Proceeds to Promote Illegal Activity 18 U.S.C. § 1956(a)(1)(A)(i)
2.73.1 Money Laundering Concealing Illegal Proceeds 18 U.S.C. § 1956(a)(1)(B)(i)
2.73.2 Money Laundering “Sting” Concealing Purported Proceeds of Illegal Activity 18 U.S.C. § 1956(a)(3)(B)
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2.74 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 18 U.S.C. § 1962(a) (Introductory Paragraph)
2.74.1 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
2.74.2 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section A”
2.74.3 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section A”
2.74.4 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section A”
2.74.5 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section A”
2.74.6 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section A”
2.74.7 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section A”
2.75 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 18 U.S.C. § 1962(b) (Introductory Paragraph)
2.75.1 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section B”
2.75.2 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section B”
2.75.3 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section B”
2.75.4 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section B”
2.75.5 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section B”
2.75.6 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section B”
2.76 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 18 U.S.C. § 1962(c) (Introductory Paragraph)
2.76.1 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section C”
2.76.2 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section C”
2.76.3 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section C”
2.76.4 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section C”
2.76.5 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section C”
2.76.6 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section C”
2.76.7 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—“Section C”
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2.77 Bank Robbery 18 U.S.C. § 2113
2.78 Bank Theft 18 U.S.C. § 2113(b)
2.79 Carjacking 18 U.S.C. § 2119
2.80 Transportation of Stolen Vehicles 18 U.S.C. § 2312
2.81 Receipt or Sale of a Stolen Motor Vehicle or Aircraft 18 U.S.C. § 2313
2.82 Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property 18 U.S.C. § 2314 (First Paragraph)
2.83 Sale or Receipt of Stolen Property 18 U.S.C. § 2315 (First Paragraph)
2.84 Failure to Appear 18 U.S.C. § 3146
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2.85 Controlled Substances—Possession with Intent to Distribute 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
2.85.1 Distribution of a Controlled Substance 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
2.85.2 Controlled Substance Analogues Possession with Intent to Distribute 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
2.85.3 Controlled Substance Analogues Distribution of a Controlled Substance Analogue 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
2.86 Unlawful Use of Communications Facility 21 U.S.C. § 843(b)
2.87 Controlled Substances—Conspiracy 21 U.S.C. § 846
2.88 Continuing Criminal Enterprise 21 U.S.C. § 848
2.89 Controlled Substances—Maintaining Drug Involved Premises 21 U.S.C. § 856(a)(1)
2.90 Controlled Substances—Unlawful Importation 21 U.S.C. § 952(a) and § 960(a)(1)
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2.91 Possession of an Unregistered Firearm 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d)
2.92 Tax Evasion 26 U.S.C. § 7201
2.93 False Statements on Income Tax Return 26 U.S.C. § 7206(1)
2.94 Aiding or Assisting in Preparation of False Documents Under Internal Revenue Service Laws 26 U.S.C. § 7206(2)
2.95 Reports on Exporting and Importing Monetary Instruments 31 U.S.C. § 5316(a)(1)
2.96 Structuring Transactions to Evade Reporting Requirements 31 U.S.C. § 5324(a)(3)
2.97 Assimilative Crimes Act—Elements 18 U.S.C. § 13
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DEATH PENALTY INSTRUCTIONS
3.01 Sentencing Choices and Responsibility
3.02 Summary of Deliberative Process
3.03 Evidence
3.04 Special Findings Form
3.05 Age at Time of Offense
3.06 Intent Requirement
3.07 Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Generally
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3.08 Statutory Aggravating Factors
3.08.1 Death Occurring During Commission of Another Crime
3.08.2 Previous Conviction of Violent Felony Involving Firearm
3.08.2.1 Firearm Defined
3.08.2.2 Firearm Silencer and Firearm Muffler Defined
3.08.2.3 Destructive Device Defined
3.08.3 Previous Conviction of Offense for Which a Sentence of Death or Life Imprisonment Was Authorized
3.08.4 Previous Conviction of Other Serious Offenses
3.08.4.1 Exclusions to the Term “Felony”
3.08.5 Grave Risk of Death to Additional Persons
3.08.6 Heinous, Cruel, or Depraved Manner of Committing the Offense
3.08.7 Procurement of the Offense by Payment
3.08.8 Pecuniary Gain
3.08.9 Substantial Planning and Premeditation
3.08.10 Conviction for Two Felony Drug Offenses
3.08.11 Victim’s Vulnerability
3.08.12 Conviction for Serious Federal Drug Offense
3.08.13 Continuing Criminal Enterprise Involving Drug Sales to Minors
3.08.14 High Public Officials
3.08.15 Prior Conviction of Sexual Assault or Child Molestation
3.08.16 Multiple Killings or Attempted Killings
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3.09 Non-Statutory Aggravating Factors
3.10 Mitigating Factors
3.10.1 Impaired Capacity
3.10.2 Duress
3.10.3 Minor Participation
3.10.4 Equally Culpable Defendants
3.10.5 No Prior Criminal History
3.10.6 Disturbance
3.10.7 Victim’s Consent
3.10.8 Other Mitigating Factors
3.11 Weighing Aggravation and Mitigation
3.12 Right to Justice Without Discrimination
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