Pattern Crim. Jury Instr. 5th Cir.
Pattern Crim. Jury Instr. 5th Cir. I.
General and Preliminary Instructions
1.01 Preliminary Instructions
1.02 Note Taking by Jurors (Optional Addition to Preliminary Instruction)
1.03 Introduction to Final Instructions
1.04 Duty to Follow Instructions
1.05 Presumption of Innocence, Burden of Proof, Reasonable Doubt
1.06 Evidence – Excluding What is Not Evidence
1.07 Special Maritime and Territorial Jurisdiction of the United States – Defined
1.08 Evidence – Inferences – Direct and Circumstantial
1.09 Credibility of Witnesses
1.10 Character Evidence
1.11 Impeachment by Prior Inconsistencies
1.12 Impeachment by Prior Conviction (Defendant’s Testimony)
1.13 Impeachment by Prior Conviction (Witness Other Than Defendant)
1.14 Impeachment by Evidence of Untruthful Character
1.15 Accomplice – Informer – Immunity
1.16 Accomplice – Co-Defendant – Plea Agreement
1.17 Witness’s Use of Addictive Drugs
1.18 Expert Opinion of Testimony
1.19 On or About
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1.20 Venue – Conspiracy
1.21 Caution – Consider Only Crime Charged
1.22 Caution – Punishment
1.23 Single Defendant – Multiple Counts
1.24 Multiple Defendants – Single Count
1.25 Multiple Defendants – Multiple Counts
1.26 Duty to Deliberate
1.27 Unanimity of Theory
1.28 Confession – Statement – Voluntariness (Single Defendant)
1.29 Confession – Statement – Voluntariness (Multiple Defendants)
1.30 Entrapment
1.31 Identification Testimony
1.32 Similar Acts
1.33 Possession
1.34 Attempt
1.35 Lesser Included Offense
1.36 Insanity
1.37 Alibi
1.38 Justification, Duress, or Coercion
1.39 Self-Defense – Defense of Third Person
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1.40 Materiality
1.41 “Knowingly” – To Act
1.42 Deliberate Ignorance
1.43 “Willfully” – To Act
1.44 Interstate Commerce – Defined
1.45 Foreign Commerce – Defined
1.46 Commerce – Defined
1.47 “Affecting Commerce” – Defined
1.48 Cautionary Instruction During Trial – Transcript of Tape-Recorded Conversation
1.49 Transcript of Foreign Language – Tape Recorded Conversation
1.50 Summaries and Charts Not Received in Evidence
1.51 Summaries and Charts Received in Evidence Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 1006
1.52 Summary Witness Testimony and Charts Based on Other Evidence
1.53 Modified “Allen” Charge
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SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSE INSTRUCTIONS
2.01A Bringing Aliens to the United States 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(i)
2.01B Transporting Aliens Within the United States 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(ii)
2.01C Concealing or Harboring Aliens 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)
2.02A Illegal Entry 8 U.S.C. § 1325(a)(1)
2.02B Eluding Examination or Inspection 8 U.S.C. § 1325(a)(2)
2.02C Illegal Entry by False or Misleading Representation 8 U.S.C. § 1325(a)(3)
2.02D Marriage Fraud 8 U.S.C. § 1325(c)
2.03 Illegal Reentry Following Deportation 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a)
2.04 Aiding and Abetting (Agency) 18 U.S.C. 2
2.05 Accessory After the Fact 18 U.S.C. § 3
2.06 Misprision of a Felony 18 U.S.C. § 4
2.07 Forcibly Assaulting a Federal Officer 18 U.S.C. § 111(a)(1) and (b)
2.08A Bankruptcy: Concealment of Assets (Bankruptcy Proceeding Pending) 18 U.S.C. § 152 (First Paragraph)
2.08B Bankruptcy: Presenting or Using a False Claim (Bankruptcy Proceeding Pending) 18 U.S.C. § 152 (Fourth Paragraph)
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2.09A Bribing a Public Official/Juror 18 U.S.C. § 201(b)(1)
2.09B Receiving Bribe by a Public Official/Juror 18 U.S.C. § 201(b)(2)
2.09C Illegal Gratuity to a Public Official 18 U.S.C. § 201(c)(1)(A)
2.09D Receiving Illegal Gratuity by a Public Official 18 U.S.C. § 201(c)(1)(B)
2.10 Bribery or Reward of a Bank Officer 18 U.S.C. § 215(a)(1)
2.11 Conspiracy to Deprive Person of Civil Rights 18 U.S.C. § 241
2.12 Deprivation of Civil Rights 18 U.S.C. § 242
2.13 Conspiracy to Defraud the Government with Respect to Claims 18 U.S.C. § 286
2.14 False Claims Against the Government 18 U.S.C. § 287
2.15A Conspiracy to Commit Offense 18 U.S.C. § 371
2.15B Conspiracy to Defraud 18 U.S.C. § 371 (Second Clause)
2.16 Multiple Conspiracies
2.17 Conspirator's Liability for Substantive Count
2.18 Conspiracy—Withdrawal
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2.19 Counterfeiting 18 U.S.C. § 471
2.20 Passing Counterfeit Securities or Obligations 18 U.S.C. § 472
2.21A Forgery Against the United States 18 U.S.C. § 495 (First Paragraph)
2.21B Uttering a Forged Writing to Defraud the United States 18 U.S.C. § 495 (Second Paragraph)
2.22A Forging Endorsement on a Treasury Check, Bond, or Security of the United States 18 U.S.C. § 510(a)(1)
2.22B Uttering a Forged Treasury Check, Bond, or Security of the United States 18 U.S.C. § 510(a)(2)
2.23A Securities of the States and Private Entities 18 U.S.C. § 513(a)
2.23B Securities of the States and Private Entities 18 U.S.C. § 513(b)
2.24A Smuggling 18 U.S.C. § 545
2.24B Illegal Importation of Merchandise 18 U.S.C. § 545 (Second Paragraph)
2.25 Exportation of Stolen Vehicles 18 U.S.C. § 553(a)(1) (First Paragraph)
2.26 Smuggling Goods from the United States 18 U.S.C. § 554
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2.27 Theft of Government Money or Property 18 U.S.C. § 641 (First Paragraph)
2.28 Theft or Embezzlement by Bank Officer or Employee 18 U.S.C. § 656
2.29 Theft from Lending, Credit, and Insurance Institutions 18 U.S.C. § 657
2.30A Theft from Interstate Shipment 18 U.S.C. § 659 (First Paragraph)
2.30B Buying or Receiving Goods Stolen from Interstate Shipment 18 U.S.C. § 659 (Second Paragraph)
2.31 Theft Within Special Maritime and Territorial Jurisdiction 18 U.S.C. § 661
2.32 Theft or Embezzlement from Employee Benefit Plan 18 U.S.C. § 664
2.33A Theft Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(A)
2.33B Bribery Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds (Soliciting a Bribe) 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(B)
2.33C Bribery Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds (Offering a Bribe) 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(2)
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2.34 Escape 18 U.S.C. § 751(a)
2.35 Aiding Escape 18 U.S.C. § 752(a)
2.36A Dealing in Explosive Materials Without License 18 U.S.C. § 842(a)(1)
2.36B False Statements in Connection with Explosive Materials 18 U.S.C. § 842(a)(2)
2.36C Unlawful Distribution of Explosive Materials 18 U.S.C. § 842(d)
2.36D Possession of Explosives by a Prohibited Person 18 U.S.C. § 842(i)(1)
2.37A Destruction of Government Property by Fire or Explosion 18 U.S.C. § 844(f)(1)
2.37B Arson of Property Used in Interstate Commerce or Used in an Activity Affecting Interstate Commerce 18 U.S.C. § 844(i)
2.38 Threats Against the President and Successors 18 U.S.C. § 871
2.39 Interstate Transmission of Extortionate Communication 18 U.S.C. § 875(b)
2.40 Mailing Threatening Communications 18 U.S.C. § 876(b)
2.41 Misrepresentation of Citizenship 18 U.S.C. § 911
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2.42 False Impersonation of Federal Officer or Employee – Demanding or Obtaining Anything of Value 18 U.S.C. § 912
2.43A Dealing in Firearms Without License 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1)(A)
2.43B False Statement to Firearms Dealer 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(6)
2.43C Unlawful Sale or Disposition of Firearm or Ammunition 18 U.S.C. § 922(d)
2.43D Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1); Note on Armed Career Criminal Act 18 U.S.C. § 924(e)
2.44A Using/Carrying a Firearm During Commission of a Drug Trafficking Crime or Crime of Violence 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)
2.44B Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of the Commission of a Drug Trafficking Crime or Crime of Violence 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)
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2.45 False Statements to Federal Agencies and Agents 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001(a)(2) and (a)(3)
2.46 False Statements in Bank Records 18 U.S.C. § 1005 (Third Paragraph)
2.47 False Statement to a Bank 18 U.S.C. § 1014
2.48A Production of False Document 18 U.S.C. § 1028(a)(1)
2.48B Possession of False Document with Intent to Defraud United States 18 U.S.C. § 1028(a)(4)
2.48C Aggravated Identity Theft 18 U.S.C. § 1028(a)(1)
2.49A Use of Unauthorized Access Device 18 U.S.C. § 1029(a)(2)
2.49B Possession of Counterfeit or Unauthorized Access Devices 18 U.S.C. § 1029(a)(3)
2.50 False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters 18 U.S.C. § 1035
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2.51 Transmission of Wagering Information 18 U.S.C. § 1084
2.52A Murder (First Degree) 18 U.S.C. § 1111
2.52B Murder (Second Degree) 18 U.S.C. § 1111
2.53 Voluntary Manslaughter 18 U.S.C. § 1112
2.54 Kidnapping 18 U.S.C. § 1201(a)(1)
2.55 Hostage Taking 18 U.S.C. § 1203
2.56 Mail Fraud; Money/Property or Honest Services 18 U.S.C. § 1341 [18 U.S.C. § 1346]
2.57 Wire Fraud; Money/Property or Honest Services 18 U.S.C. § 1343 [18 U.S.C. § 1346]
2.58A Bank Fraud 18 U.S.C. § 1344(1) [18 U.S.C. § 1346]
2.58B Bank Fraud 18 U.S.C. § 1344(2)
2.59 Health Care Fraud 18 U.S.C. § 1347(a)
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2.60 Mailing Obscene Material 18 U.S.C. § 1461
2.61 Interstate Transportation of Obscene Material (by Common Carrier) 18 U.S.C. § 1462
2.62 Interstate Transportation of Obscene Material (For Purpose of Sale or Distribution) 18 U.S.C. § 1465
2.63A Corruptly Obstructing Administration of Justice 18 U.S.C. § 1503(a)
2.63B Obstructing Administration of Justice by Threats or Force 18 U.S.C. § 1503(a)
2.63C Corruptly Influencing a Juror 18 U.S.C. § 1503(a)
2.64 Intimidation to Influence Testimony 18 U.S.C. § 1512(b)(1)
2.65 Destroying, Altering, or Falsifying a Document in a Federal Investigation 18 U.S.C. § 1519
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2.66 Misuse of a Passport 18 U.S.C. § 1544 (First and Second Paragraphs)
2.67A Counterfeiting Immigration Documents 18 U.S.C. § 1546(a) (First Paragraph, First Clause)
2.67B Use or Possession of Fraudulent Immigration Documents 18 U.S.C. § 1546(a) (First Paragraph, Second Clause)
2.67C False Statements in Connection with Immigration Documents 18 U.S.C. § 1546(a) (Fourth Paragraph)
2.68 Sex Trafficking 18 U.S.C. § 1591(a)(1)
2.69 False Declaration Before Grand Jury or Court 18 U.S.C. § 1623
2.70A Theft of Mail Matter 18 U.S.C. § 1708 (First Paragraph)
2.70B Possession of Stolen Mail 18 U.S.C. § 1708 (Third Paragraph)
2.71 Embezzlement/Theft of Mail Matter by Postal Service Employee 18 U.S.C. § 1709
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2.72A Providing Contraband in Prison 18 U.S.C. § 1791(a)(1)
2.72B Possessing Contraband in Prison 18 U.S.C. § 1791(a)(2)
2.73A Extortion by Force, Violence, or Fear 18 U.S.C. § 1951(a) (Hobbs Act)
2.73B Affecting Commerce by Robbery 18 U.S.C. § 1951(a) (Hobbs Act)
2.73C Extortion under Color of Official Right 18 U.S.C. § 1951(a) (Hobbs Act)
2.74 Interstate and Foreign Travel or Transportation in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises 18 U.S.C. § 1952(a)
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2.75 Illegal Gambling Business 18 U.S.C. § 1955
2.76A Laundering Monetary Instruments – Proceeds of Unlawful Activity 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956(a)(1)(A)(i) and 1956(a)(1)(B)(i)
2.76B Laundering Monetary Instruments—Property Represented to be Proceeds of Unlawful Activity 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956(a)(3)(A) and 1956(a)(3)(B)
2.76C Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (18 U.S.C. §§ 1956 and 1957) 18 U.S.C. § 1956(h)
2.77 Engaging in Monetary Transactions in Property Derived from Specified Unlawful Activity 18 U.S.C. § 1957
2.78 Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)
2.79 Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations 18 U.S.C. § 1962(c)
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2.80A Bank Robbery 18 U.S.C. §§ 2113(a) and (d)
2.80B Bank Theft 18 U.S.C. § 2113(b)
2.81 Carjacking 18 U.S.C. § 2119
2.82A Sexual Abuse—Threats or Fear 18 U.S.C. § 2242(1)
2.82B Sexual Abuse—Victim Incapable 18 U.S.C. § 2242(2)
2.82C Sexual Abuse of a Minor 18 U.S.C. § 2243(a)
2.82D Sexual Abuse of a Ward 18 U.S.C. § 2243(b)
2.83 Failure to Register as a Sex Offender 18 U.S.C. § 2250
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2.84 Sexual Exploitation of Children – Producing Child Pornography 18 U.S.C. § 2251(a)
2.85A Sexual Exploitation and Other Abuses of Children – Receiving and Distributing Material Involving Sexual Exploitation of Minors 18 U.S.C. § 2252(a)(2)
2.85B Sexual Exploitation of Children – Possession of Child Pornography 18 U.S.C. § 2252(a)(4)(B)
2.85C Sexual Exploitation of Children—Transporting or Shipping of Child Pornography (Visual Depiction of Actual Minor) 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(1)
2.85D Sexual Exploitation of Children—Receiving or Distributing Child Pornography (Visual Depiction of Actual Minor) 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(2)(A)
2.85E Sexual Exploitation of Children—Receiving or Distributing Material that Contains Child Pornography 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(2)(B)
2.85F Sexual Exploitation of Children—Possessing or Accessing Child Pornography (Visual Depiction of an Actual Minor) 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(5)(B)
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2.86A Stalking 18 U.S.C. § 2261A(1)
2.86B Stalking 18 U.S.C. § 2261A(2)
2.87 Interstate Transportation of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Vessel, or Aircraft 18 U.S.C. § 2312
2.88 Receipt of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Vessel, or Aircraft 18 U.S.C. § 2313
2.89 Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property 18 U.S.C. § 2314 (First Paragraph)
2.90 Receipt, Possession, or Sale of Stolen Property 18 U.S.C. § 2315 (First Paragraph)
2.91A Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods or Services 18 U.S.C. § 2320(a)(1)
2.91B Trafficking in Goods or Services Bearing a Counterfeit Mark Likely to Cause Confusion, Mistake, or Deception 18 U.S.C. § 2320(a)(2)
2.91C Trafficking in Counterfeit Military Goods or Services 18 U.S.C. § 2320(a)(3)
2.91D Trafficking in Drugs with Counterfeit Marks18 U.S.C. § 2320(a)(4)
2.92A Providing Material Support to Terrorists 18 U.S.C. § 2339A
2.92B Providing Material Support to a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization 18 U.S.C. § 2339B
2.93 Enticement of a Minor 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b)
2.94 Failure to Appear 18 U.S.C. 3146
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2.95A Controlled Substance - Possession with Intent to Distribute 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
2.95B Possession with Intent to Distribute Analogue 21 U.S.C. §§ 802(32)(A), 813, 841
2.96 Unlawful Use of Communication Facility 21 U.S.C. § 843(b)
2.97 Controlled Substances – Conspiracy 21 U.S.C. § 846
2.98A Continuing Criminal Enterprise 21 U.S.C. § 848
2.98B Killing While Engaged in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise 21 U.S.C. § 848(c)(1)(A)
2.99 Controlled Substances – Manufacturing Operations 21 U.S.C. § 856(a)(1)
2.100 Controlled Substances – Unlawful Importation 21 U.S.C. §§ 952(a) and 960(a)(1)
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2.101 Exporting Arms Without a License 22 U.S.C. § 2778(c)
2.102 Receiving or Possessing Unregistered Firearms 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d)
2.103 Tax Evasion 26 U.S.C. § 7201
2.104A False Statements on Income Tax Return 26 U.S.C. § 7206(1)
2.104B Aiding or Assisting in Preparation of False Documents under Internal Revenue Laws 26 U.S.C. § 7206(2)
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2.105 Reports on Exporting and Importing Monetary Instruments 31 U.S.C. § 5316(a)(1)
2.106 Structuring Transactions to Evade Reporting Requirements 31 U.S.C. § 5324(a)(3)
2.107 Bulk Cash Smuggling 31 U.S.C. § 5332(a) 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(5)(B)
2.108A Use of a Falsely Obtained Social Security Number 42 U.S.C. § 408(a)(7)(A)
2.108B False Representation as to a Social Security Number 42 U.S.C. § 408(a)(7)(A)
2.108C Social Security Card Alteration 42 U.S.C. § 408(a)(7)(C)
2.109A Soliciting or Receiving Kickbacks for Referrals to Federal Health Programs (“Anti-Kickback Statute”) 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)(1)(A)
2.109B Paying or Offering to Pay Kickbacks for Referrals to Federal Health Programs (“Anti-Kickback Statute”) 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)(2)(A)
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2.110 Interference with Security Screening Personnel 49 U.S.C. 46503
2.111 Interference with Flight Crew Members and Attendants 49 U.S.C. 46504
2.112A Carrying a Concealed Weapon on an Aircraft 49 U.S.C. 46505(b)(1)
2.112B Placing a Loaded Firearm on an Aircraft 49 U.S.C. 46505(b)(2)
2.112C Placing an Explosive Device on an Aircraft 49 U.S.C. 46505(b)(3)
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