Mod. Crim. Jury 8th Cir.
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 1.00
PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPENING STATEMENTS
0.01 Instructions Before Voir Dire
0.02 Instructions at End of Voir Dire
1.01 General: Nature of Case; Nature of Indictment; Burden of Proof; Presumption of Innocence; Duty of Jury; Cautionary
1.02 Elements of the Offense—Preliminary
1.03 Evidence; Limitations
1.04 Direct and Circumstantial Evidence
1.05 Credibility of Witnesses
1.06A No Transcript Available—Notetaking
1.06B Questions by Jurors
1.07 Bench Conferences and Recesses
1.08 Conduct of the Jury
1.09 Outline of Trial
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 2.00
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE DURING TRIAL
2.01 Duties of Jury—Recesses
2.02 Stipulated Testimony
2.03 Stipulated Facts
2.04 Judicial Notice (Fed. R. Evid. 201)
2.05 Wiretap or Other Recorded Evidence
2.06A Transcript of Recorded Conversation
2.06B Transcript of Foreign Language; Recorded Conversation
2.07 Statement by Defendant
2.08 Defendant's Prior Similar Acts—Where Introduced to Prove an Issue Other Than Identity (Fed. R. Evid. 404(B))
2.08A Defendant's Prior Similar Acts in Sexual Assault and Child Molestation Cases (Fed. R. Evid. 413 and 414)
2.09 Defendant's Prior Similar Acts—Where Introduced to Prove Identity (Fed. R. Evid. 404(B))
2.10 Cross-Examination of Defendant's Character Witness
2.11 Dismissal, During Trial, of Some Charges Against Single Defendant
2.12 Disposition, During Trial, of All Charges Against One or More Codefendant[s]
2.13 Disposition, During Trial, of One or More but Less Than All Charges Against the Codefendant[s]
2.14 Evidence Admitted Against Only One Defendant
2.15 Statement of One Defendant in Multi-Defendant Trial
2.16 Defendant's Testimony— Impeachment by Prior Conviction
2.17 Defendant's Testimony— Impeachment by Otherwise Inadmissible Statement (Harris v. New York)
2.18 Impeachment of Witness—Prior Conviction
2.19 Witness Who Has Pleaded Guilty
2.20 Defendant's Previous Trial
2.21 Defendant's Photographs—“Mug Shots”
2.22 Discharge of Defense Counsel During Trial
2.23 Defendant's Self-Representation
2.24 Defendant’s Prior Conviction – Element of Charged Offense (Where No Evidence Has Been Introduced Under Fed. R. Evid. 404(B))
2.25 Duties of Jury – At the Close of the Case
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 3.00
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE IN EVERY TRIAL (BOILERPLATE)
3.01 Introduction
3.02 Duty of Jury
3.03 Evidence; Limitations
3.04 Credibility of Witnesses
3.05 Description of Charge; Indictment Not Evidence; Presumption of Innocence; Burden of Proof (Single Defendant, Single Count)
3.06 Description of Charges; Indictment Not Evidence; Presumption of Innocence; Burden of Proof (Single Defendant, Multiple Counts)
3.07 Description of Charges; Indictment Not Evidence; Presumption of Innocence; Burden of Proof (Multiple Defendants, Single Count)
3.08 Description of Charges; Indictment Not Evidence; Presumption of Innocence; Burden of Proof (Multiple Defendants, Multiple Counts)
3.09 Elements of Offense—Burden of Proof
3.10 Lesser-Included Offense
3.11 Reasonable Doubt
3.12 Election of Foreperson; Duty to Deliberate; Punishment Not a Factor; Communications with Court; Cautionary; Verdict Form
3.13 Venue
3.14 Date of Crime Charged
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 4.00
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS: CONSIDERATION OF PARTICULAR KINDS OF EVIDENCE
4.01 Defendant's Decision Not to Testify
4.02 Character and Reputation, for Truthfulness, Witnesses (Including the Defendant)
4.03 Defendant's Character “Standing Alone”
4.04 Testimony Under Grant of Immunity or Plea Bargain
4.05A Testimony of Accomplice
4.05B Credibility—Cooperating Witness
4.06 Testimony of Informer
4.07 Common Scheme—Acts or Declarations of Participant
4.08 Eyewitness Testimony
4.09 Influencing Witness, Etc
4.10 Opinion Evidence—Expert Witness
4.11 Demonstrative Summaries Not Received in Evidence
4.12 Rule 1006 Summaries
4.13 Specific Inferences
4.14 Silence in the Face of Accusation
4.15 False Exculpatory Statements
4.16 Missing Witness
4.17 Direct and Circumstantial Evidence
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 5.00
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS: CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY
5.01 Aiding and Abetting (18 U.S.C. § 2(A))
5.02 Causing an Offense to Be Committed (18 U.S.C. § 2(B))
5.03 Corporate Responsibility
5.04 Personal Responsibility of Corporate Agent
5.05 Accessory After the Fact (18 U.S.C. § 3)
5.06A-1 Conspiracy: Elements (18 U.S.C. § 371)
5.06A-2 Conspiracy: Elements (18 U.S.C. § 371) Explained
5.06B Conspiracy: Single/Multiple Conspiracies
5.06C Conspiracy: Withdrawal
5.06D Conspiracy: Co-Conspirator Acts and Statements
5.06E Conspiracy: “Co-Conspirator Liability” (Pinkerton Charge)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 6.00
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS: ELEMENTS OF OFFENSES
6.8.1326 Deported/Removed Alien Reentering the United States Without Consent
6.8.1326(b) Deported/Removed Alien Reentering the United States Without Consent After an Aggravated Felony
6.15.77q(a) and 78j(b) Securities Fraud (15 U.S.C. § 77Q(a), 15 U.S.C. § 78J(b), and 17 C.F.R. § 240.10b-5)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.04 Misprision of a Felony (18 U.S.C. § 4)
6.18.111 Assault On a Federal Officer with a Dangerous or Deadly Weapon (18 U.S.C. § 111)
6.18.113(1)-(2) Assault with Intent to Commit Murder, Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, or Any Other Felony (18 U.S.C. § 113(A)(1)-(2))
6.18.113(3) Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (18 U.S.C. § 113(A)(3))
6.18.113(4) Assault by Striking, Beating, or Wounding (18 U.S.C. § 113(A)(4))
6.18.113(5) Simple Assault (18 U.S.C. § 113(A)(5))
6.18.113(6) Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury (18 U.S.C. § 113(A)(6))
6.18.113(7) Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury to Person Under 16 (18 U.S.C. § 113(A)(7))
6.18.113(8) Assault by Strangulation or Suffocation (18 U.S.C. § 113(A)(8))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.152A Bankruptcy Fraud— Concealment of Assets (18 U.S.C. § 152(1))
6.18.152B Bankruptcy Fraud—Making a False Statement (18 U.S.C. § 152(2–4))
6.18.157 Bankruptcy Fraud Scheme to Commit (18 U.S.C. § 157)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.201A Bribery of Public Official (18 U.S.C. § 201(B)(1))
6.18.201B Receiving Bribe by Public Official (18 U.S.C. § 201(B)(2))
6.18.201C Bribing a Witness (18 U.S.C. § 201(B)(3))
6.18.201D Soliciting Bribe by Witness (18 U.S.C. § 201(B)(4))
6.18.201E Illegal Gratuity to Public Official (18 U.S.C. § 201(C)(1)(A))
6.18.201F Receiving Illegal Gratuity by Public Official (18 U.S.C. § 201(C)(1)(B))
6.18.228 Failure to Pay Child Support Obligation (18 U.S.C. § 228)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.241 Conspiracy to Deprive a Person of Civil Rights (18 U.S.C. § 241)
6.18.242 Deprivation of Civil Rights (18 U.S.C. § 242)
6.18.287 Making a False Claim Against the United States (18 U.S.C. § 287)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.471 Counterfeiting (18 U.S.C. § 471)
6.18.472 Passing Counterfeit Obligations (18 U.S.C. § 472)
6.18.495A Forgery (18 U.S.C. § 495) (First Paragraph)
6.18.495B Uttering a Forged Writing (18 U.S.C. § 495) (Second Paragraph)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.641 Theft of Government Money or Property (18 U.S.C. § 641)
6.18.656 Embezzlement and Misapplication of Bank Funds (18 U.S.C. ' 656)
6.18.659A Theft From Interstate Shipment (18 U.S.C. § 659) (First Paragraph)
6.18.659B Purchase, Receipt or Possession of Property Stolen From an Interstate Shipment (18 U.S.C. § 659) (Second Paragraph)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.666A Theft Concerning a Program Receiving Federal Funds (18 U.S.C. § 666(A)(1)(A))
6.18.666B Solicitation or Acceptance of a Bribe by an Agent of an Organization Receiving Federal Funds (18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(B))
6.18.666C Bribery of an Agent of a Program Receiving Federal Funds (18 U.S.C. § 666(A)(2))
6.18.751 Escape From Custody (18 U.S.C. § 751(A))
6.18.844 Arson of Property Used in or Affecting Interstate Commerce (No Personal Injury Involved) (18 U.S.C. § 844(I))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.875A Interstate Transmission of a Ransom Demand (18 U.S.C. § 875(A))
6.18.875B Interstate Transmission of an Extortionate Threat (18 U.S.C. § 875(B))
6.18.875C Interstate Transmission of a Threat (18 U.S.C. § 875(C))
6.18.875D Interstate Transmission of an Extortionate Threat to Injure Property or Reputation (18 U.S.C. § 875(D))
6.18.912 Impersonation of a Federal Officer or Employee—[Acting As] [Demanding Something of Value] (18 U.S.C. § 912)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.922A Felon or Other Prohibited Person in Possession of Firearm or Ammunition (18 U.S.C. § 922(G))
6.18.922B Drug User in Possession of Firearm (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3))
6.18.922C Domestic Violence Misdemeanant in Possession of Firearm (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9))
6.18.922D Possession or Sale of a Stolen Firearm (18 U.S.C. § 922(J))
6.18.924 Making a False Statement During a Firearm Purchase (18 U.S.C. § 924(A)(1)(A))
6.18.924C-1 Firearms—Possession in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence/ Drug Trafficking Offense (18 U.S.C.§ 924(C))
6.18.924C-2 Firearms—Use or Carry a Firearm During a Crime of Violence/Drug Trafficking Offense (18 U.S.C.§ 924(C))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1001A Concealing a Material Fact From a Governmental Agency (18 U.S.C. § 1001(A)(1))
6.18.1001B False Statement to a Federal Agency (18 U.S.C. § 1001)
6.18.1001C Using a False Document (18 U.S.C. § 1001)
6.18.1005 False Entry in Bank Records (18 U.S.C. § 1005) (Third Paragraph)
6.18.1006A False Entries in Federal Credit Institution Records (18 U.S.C. § 1006) (First Paragraph)
6.18.1006B Participation in Federal Credit Institution Transactions (18 U.S.C. § 1006, Third Paragraph)
6.18.1014 False Statement to a Financial Institution (18 U.S.C. § 1014)
6.18.1028A Aggravated Identity Theft (18 U.S.C. § 1028a(A)(1))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1030A Computer Fraud [Obtaining National Security Information] (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(1))
6.18.1030B Computer Fraud [Obtaining Confidential Information] (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(2))
6.18.1030B(A) Special Verdict Form (Interrogatories to Follow Finding of Guilt) (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(2))
6.18.1030C Computer Fraud [Accessing a Nonpublic Computer] (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(3))
6.18.1030D Computer Fraud [Accessing a Computer to Defraud] (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(4))
6.18.1030E Computer Fraud [Transmission of Program to Cause Damage to a Computer] (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(5)(A))
6.18.1030E(a) Special Verdict Form (Interrogatories to Follow Finding of Guilt) (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(5)(A)) 333
6.18.1030F Computer Fraud [Causing Damage to a Computer] (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(5)(B) and (C))
6.18.1030F(a) Special Verdict Form (Interrogatories to Follow Finding of Guilt) (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(5)(B) and (C)
6.18.1030G Computer Fraud [Trafficking in Passwords] (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(6))
6.18.1030H Computer Fraud [Threatening to Damage a Protected Computer or Information] (18 U.S.C. § 1030(A)(7))
6.18.1030I Computer Fraud— Supplemental Instructions
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1071 Concealing a Person From Arrest (18 U.S.C. § 1071)
6.18.1111 Introductory Comments to Homicide Instructions
6.18.1111A Murder, First Degree, Within Special Maritime and Territorial Jurisdiction of the United States (18 U.S.C. § 1111)
6.18.1111A-1 “Malice Aforethought” Defined
6.18.1111A-2 “Premeditation” Defined
6.18.1111A-3 Heat of Passion or Sudden Quarrel Caused by Adequate Provocation, Defined
6.18.1111B Murder, Second Degree, Within Special Maritime and Territorial Jurisdiction of the United States (18 U.S.C. § 1111)
6.18.1112A Voluntary Manslaughter, Within Special Maritime and Territorial Jurisdiction of the United States (18 U.S.C. § 1112)
6.18.1112B Involuntary Manslaughter, Within Special Maritime and Territorial Jurisdiction of the United States (18 U.S.C. § 1112)
6.18.1114A Murder, First Degree, Federal Victim (18 U.S.C. § 1114)
6.18.1114B Murder, Second Degree, Federal Victim (18 U.S.C. § 1114)
6.18.1114C Voluntary Manslaughter, Federal Victim (18 U.S.C. § 1114)
6.18.1114D Involuntary Manslaughter, Federal Victim (18 U.S.C. § 1114)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1153 Indian Person Defined
6.18.1163 Embezzlement and Theft From Indian Tribal Organization (18 U.S.C. § 1163)
6.18.1201 Kidnapping (18 U.S.C. § 1201(A)(1))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1341 Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1341)
6.18.1343 Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343)
6.18.1344 Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1344)
6.18.1346 Deprivation of the Intangible Right of Honest Services (18 U.S.C. § 1346)
6.18.1347 Health Care Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1347)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1503A Corruptly Endeavoring to Influence a Juror (18 U.S.C. § 1503)
6.18.1503B Influencing a Juror by Threats (18 U.S.C. § 1503)
6.18.1503C Obstruction of Justice (18 U.S.C. § 1503)
6.18.1510 Obstruction of Criminal Investigations (18 U.S.C. § 1510(A))
6.18.1512 Tampering with a Witness (18 U.S.C. § 1512(B)(1))
6.18.1513 Retaliating Against a Witness (18 U.S.C. § 1513)
6.18.1519 Destroying, Altering, or Falsifiying a Document in a Federal Investigation (18 U.S.C. § 1519)
6.18.1591 Sex Trafficking of Children or by Force, Fraud, or Coercion (18 U.S.C. § 1591(a)(1))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1621 Perjury (18 U.S.C. § 1621)
6.18.1622 Subornation of Perjury (18 U.S.C. § 1622)
6.18.1623 False Declaration Before Court or Grand Jury (18 U.S.C. § 1623)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1708A Mail Theft (18 U.S.C. § 1708) (First Paragraph)
6.18.1708B Possession of Stolen Mail (18 U.S.C. § 1708) (Third Paragraph)
6.18.1709A Embezzlement of Mail (18 U.S.C. § 1709) (First Clause)
6.18.1709B Theft of Mail by Postal Service Employee (18 U.S.C. § 1709) (Second Clause)
6.18.1791A Providing Contraband to a Federal Prisoner (18 U.S.C. § 1791(A)(1))
6.18.1791B Possession of Contraband by a Federal Prisoner (18 U.S.C. § 1791(A)(2))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1951 Interference with Commerce by Means of Extortion (18 U.S.C. § 1951 (Hobbs Act))
6.18.1951A Interference with Commerce by Means of Robbery (18 U.S.C. § 1951) (Hobbs Act)
6.18.1951B Interference with Commerce by Means of Committing or Threatening Physical Violence (18 U.S.C. § 1951) (Hobbs Act)
6.18.1952 Interstate and Foreign Travel or Transportation or Use of a Facility of Interstate or Foreign Commerce in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises (18 U.S.C. § 1952(A))
6.18.1955 Illegal Gambling Business (18 U.S.C. § 1955)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1956A Money Laundering—Financial Transaction to Promote Specified Unlawful Activity (18 U.S.C. § 1956(A)(1)(A)(I))
6.18.1956B Money Laundering—Financial Transaction to Conceal Proceeds (18 U.S.C. § 1956(A)(1)(B)(I))
6.18.1956C Money Laundering—Financial Transaction to Avoid Reporting Requirements (18 U.S.C. § 1956(A)(1)(B)(II))
6.18.1956D Money Laundering—Movement of Monetary Instruments and Funds to Promote Specified Unlawful Activity (18 U.S.C. § 1956(A)(2)(A))
6.18.1956E Money Laundering—Movement of Monetary Instruments and Funds to Conceal Proceeds (18 U.S.C. § 1956(A)(2)(B)(I))
6.18.1956F Money Laundering—Movement of Monetary Instruments and Funds to Avoid Reporting Requirements (18 U.S.C. § 1956(A)(2)(B)(II))
6.18.1956G Money Laundering “Sting”— Financial Transaction with Intent to Promote Specified Unlawful Activity (18 U.S.C. § 1956(A)(3)(A))
6.18.1956H Money Laundering “Sting”— Financial Transaction with Intent to Conceal Nature of Property (18 U.S.C. § 1956(A)(3)(B))
6.18.1956I Money Laundering “Sting”— Financial Transaction with Intent to Avoid Transaction Reporting Requirement (18 U.S.C. § 1956(A)(3)(C))
6.18.1956J Supplemental Instructions
6.18.1956K Conspiracy to Launder Money (18 U.S.C. § 1956(H))
6.18.1957 Engaging in Monetary Transactions in Property Derived From Specified Unlawful Activity (18 U.S.C. § 1957)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.1962A RICO-Participation in the Affairs Through a Pattern of Racketeering Activity (18 U.S.C. § 1962(C))
6.18.1962B RICO—Conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 1962(D))
6.18.1962C RICO—Conspiracy—Agreement Explained
6.18.1962D “Enterprise” Defined
6.18.1962E “Conduct/Participation” Defined
6.18.1962F RICO—Pattern of Racketeering
6.18.1962G Sample Verdict Form—Rico (18 U.S.C. § 1962(C))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.2113A Bank Robbery (18 U.S.C. § 2113(A)) (First Paragraph)
6.18.2113B Bank Robbery (18 U.S.C. § 2113(D))
6.18.2113C Bank Robbery (18 U.S.C. § 2113(E))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.2119A Carjacking (No Serious Bodily Injury or Death) (18 U.S.C. § 2119(1))
6.18.2119B Carjacking (Serious Bodily Injury) (18 U.S.C. § 2119(2))
6.18.2119C Carjacking (Death Resulting) (18 U.S.C. § 2119(3))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.2250 Failure to Register (18 U.S.C. § 2250(a))
6.18.2251(a) Sexual Exploitation of a Child by a Person Other Than Parent or Guardian (18 U.S.C. § 2251(A))
6.18.2251(b) Sexual Exploitation of a Child by a Parent or Guardian (18 U.S.C. § 2251(B))
6.18.2251(c) Sexual Exploitation of a Child Outside the United States (18 U.S.C. § 2251(C))
6.18.2251(d)(1) Sexual Exploitation of a Child—Notice or Advertisement to Acquire (18 U.S.C. § 2251(D))
6.18.2251(d)(2) Sexual Exploitation of a Child—Notice or Advertisements to Furnish (18 U.S.C. § 2251(D))
6.18.2252 Receipt, Possession or Distribution of Material Containing Child Pornography (18 U.S.C. §§ 2252a(A)(2)(A) and (B) and (A)(5)(B))
6.18.2252A “Lascivious” Explained
6.18.2252B “Interstate Commerce” Defined
6.18.2252C “Computer” Defined
6.18.2252A(g) Child Exploitation Enterprise (18 U.S.C. § 2252a(G))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.2261A Stalking (18 U.S.C. § 2261A)
6.18.2312 Interstate Transportation of Stolen Vehicle (18 U.S.C. § 2312)
6.18.2313 Receipt or Sale of a Stolen Motor Vehicle or Aircraft (18 U.S.C. § 2313)
6.18.2314 Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property (18 U.S.C. § 2314) (First Paragraph)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.18.2421 Transportation for Prostitution (18 U.S.C. § 2421)
6.18.2422A Persuading or Coercing to Travel to Engage in Prostitution (18 U.S.C. § 2422(A))
6.18.2422B Persuading or Coercing a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity (18 U.S.C. § 2422(B))
6.18.2423A Transportation of Minor to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity (18 U.S.C. § 2423(A)
6.18.6102 Fraudulent Receipt of Veterans Affairs Benefits (18 U.S.C. § 6102(B))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.21.841A Controlled Substances—Possession with Intent to Distribute (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
6.21.841A.1 (Short) Controlled Substances—Possession with Intent to Distribute (21 U.S.C. § 841(A)(1)) (Apprendi Affected Possession)
6.21.841A.1 (Long) Controlled Substances—Possession with Intent to Distribute (21 U.S.C. § 841(A)(1)) (Apprendi-Affected Possession)
6.21.841A.1(a) Verdict Form; with Lesser-Included Offense
6.21.841A.1(b) Special Verdict Form (Interrogatories to Follow Finding of Guilt)
6.21.841B Controlled Substances— Distribution (21 U.S.C. § 841(A)(1))
6.21.841C Controlled Substances Distribution Resulting in Death or Serious Bodily Injury (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
6.21.841D Controlled Substances – Possession with Intent to Distribute – Controlled Substance Analogue (21 U.S.C. §§ 802(32), 813, and 841(A)(1))
6.21.843A Controlled Substances—Acquiring or Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Misrepresentation, Fraud, Forgery, Deception, or Subterfuge (21 U.S.C. § 843(a)(3))
6.21.843B Controlled Substances—Use of a Communications Facility (21 U.S.C. § 843(B))
6.21.846A Conspiracy (21 U.S.C. § 846)
6.21.846A.1 Conspiracy (21 U.S.C. § 846) (Apprendi-Affected Conspiracy)
6.21.846B Attempt (21 U.S.C. § 846)
6.21.848A Controlled Substances— Continuing Criminal Enterprise (21 U.S.C. § 848(C))
6.21.848B Felony Violations of Federal Narcotic Laws (21 U.S.C. § 848(C)(1))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.21.853 Criminal Forfeiture of Property
6.21.856A Establishment of Manufacturing Operations— Maintaining Any Place for Manufacturing (21 U.S.C. § 856(A)(1))
6.21.856B Establishment of Manufacturing Operations—Managing or Controlling a Manufacturing Place for Compensation (21 U.S.C. § 856(A)(2))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.26.5861 Firearms—Possession of Unregistered Firearms (26 U.S.C. § 5861(D))
6.26.7201 Tax Evasion (26 U.S.C. § 7201)
6.26.7202 Failure to Collect, Account Truthfully for, or Pay Over Employment Taxes (26 U.S.C. § 7202)
6.26.7203 Failure to File Tax Return (26 U.S.C. § 7203)
6.26.7206 False Income Tax Return (26 U.S.C. § 7206(1))
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir.
6.33.1311(A) Knowing Discharge of Pollutant in Violation of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1311)
6.38.6102 Fraudulent Receipt of Veterans Affairs Benefits (38 U.S.C. § 6102(B))
6.42.408 Falsely Representing a Social Security Account Number 42 U.S.C. § 408(A)(7)(B)
6.42.1320 Soliciting or Receiving Kickbacks in Connection with Medicare or Federal Health Care Program Payments (42 U.S.C. § 1320a7b(B)(1)(A))
6.49.46504 Assaulting or Intimidating a Flight Crew of an Aircraft in the United States (49 U.S.C. § 46504)
6.49.46505(b) Attempting to Board Aircraft with Concealed Weapon or Explosive Device (49 U.S.C. § 46505)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 7.00
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS: CONSIDERATION OF MENTAL STATE
7.01 Specific Intent
7.02 Willfully
7.03 Knowingly
7.04 Deliberate Ignorance/Willful Blindness
7.05 Proof of Intent or Knowledge
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 8.00
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS: DEFINITIONS
8.01 Attempt
8.02 Possession: Actual, Constructive, Sole, Joint
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 9.00
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS: DEFENSES AND THEORIES OF DEFENSE
9.01 Entrapment
9.01a Entrapment by Estoppel
9.02 Coercion or Duress
9.03 Insanity (18 U.S.C. § 17)
9.04 Self Defense — Defense of Third Person
9.05 Theory of Defense
9.06 Intoxication; Drug Use
9.07 Alibi
9.08a Good Faith (Fraud Cases)
9.08b Good Faith (Tax Cases)
9.09 Advice of Counsel
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 10.00
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS
10.01 Response to Questions Necessitating Supplemental Instructions
10.02 Duty to Deliberate (“Allen” Charge)
10.03 Return to Deliberations After Polling
10.04 Partial Verdict
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 11.00
VERDICT FORMS
11.01 General Verdict
11.02 General Verdict—with Lesser-Included Offense
11.03 Sample Special Verdict Form (Interrogatories to Follow Finding of Guilt)
Mod. Crim. Jury Instr. 8th Cir. Chapter 12.00
HOMICIDE—DEATH PENALTY—SENTENCING (18 U.S.C. §§ 3591 ET SEQ.)
12.01 Introduction to Preliminary Instructions
12.02 Burden of Proof
12.03 Evidence
12.04 Introduction to Final Instructions
12.05 Finding As to Defendant's Age (18 U.S.C. § 3591) (Homicide)
12.06 Finding of Requisite Mental State[s] (18 U.S.C. § 3591)
12.07 Statutory Aggravating Factors (18 U.S.C. § 3592)
12.07A Death or Injury Resulting in Death During the Commission of an Offense Listed Under 18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(1)
12.07B Defendant's Prior Conviction of a Violent Felony Involving a Firearm (18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(2))
12.07C Defendant's Prior Conviction of an Offense Resulting in Death for Which a Sentence of Life Imprisonment or Death Was Authorized by Statute (18 U.S.C. §§ 3592(C)(3), (D)(1))
12.07D Defendant's Prior Conviction of Two or More Offenses Involving the Infliction of Serious Bodily Injury or Death (18 U.S.C. §§ 3592(C)(4), (D)(2))
12.07E Creation of a Grave Risk of Death to One or More Persons in Addition to the Victim (18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(5); 21 U.S.C. § 848(N)(5))
12.07F Commission of the Offense in an Especially Heinous Cruel or Depraved Manner (18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(6))
12.07G Procurement of Commission of the Offense by Payment of Something of Pecuniary Value (18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(7); 21 U.S.C. §§ 848(N)(6) and (7))
12.07H Commission of the Offense for Pecuniary Gain (18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(8); 21 U.S.C. § 848(N)(7))
12.07I Commission of the Offense After Substantial Planning and Premeditation (18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(9); 21 U.S.C. § 848(N)(8))
12.07J Defendant's Prior Convictions for Two or More Felony Drug Distribution Offenses (18 U.S.C. §§ 3592(C)(10), (D)(2); 21 U.S.C. § 848(N)(4))
12.07K Vulnerable Victim (18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(11); 21 U.S.C. § 848(N)(9))
12.07L Previous Conviction for a Federal Narcotics Violation for Which a Sentence of Five or More Years May Be Imposed, or Prior Conviction for a Continuing Criminal Enterprise (18 U.S.C. §§ 3592(C)(12), (D)(3); 21 U.S.C. § 848(N)(10))
12.07M Continuing Criminal Enterprise Involving Drug Sales to Minors (18 U.S.C. §§ 3592(C)(13), (D)(5)(6) and (7); 21 U.S.C. § 848(N)(11); 21 U.S.C. §§ 802(8) (11))
12.07N Commission of the Offense Against a High Public Official (18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(14))
12.07O Defendant's Previous Conviction for Sexual Assault, Child Molestation (18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(15))
12.07P Multiple Killings or Attempted Killings (18 U.S.C. § 3592(C)(16); 18 U.S.C. § 3591(A)(2)(A))
12.08 Nonstatutory Aggravating Factors
12.09 Mitigating Factors
12.10 Mitigating Factors Enumerated (18 U.S.C. § 3592(A))
12.11 Weighing Aggravation and Mitigation
12.12 Consequences of Deliberations (18 U.S.C. § 3594)
12.13 Justice Without Discrimination (18 U.S.C. § 3593(F))
12.14 Defendant's Right Not to Testify
12.15 to 12.19 [Reserved for Future Use]
12.20 Special Verdict (18 U.S.C. § 3593(D); 21 U.S.C. § 848(K), (Q))
12.21 Concluding Instruction
12.22 Special Verdict Form
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