Jury Instruction - Controlled Substances 2025

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The document outlines the legal framework of 21 USC § 952(a), which criminalizes the importation of controlled substances into the United States. It specifies that a defendant can only be found guilty if it is proven that they knowingly and willfully imported such substances from outside the U.S. The document also discusses relevant case law and penalties associated with violations.

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What are examples of controlled substances?

Controlled substances include opioids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids. Controlled substances with known medical use, such as morphine, , and Ritalin, are available only by prescription from a licensed medical professional.

What is an example of jury instructions?

(1) Members of the jury, now it is time for me to instruct you about the law you must follow in deciding this case. (2) I will start by explaining your duties and the general rules that apply in every criminal case. (3) Then I will explain the elements of the crimes that the defendant is accused of committing.

What does instructions to the jury mean?

Jury instructions tell the jury what the laws are that govern a particular case. Each attorney gives the judge a set of proposed jury instructions. The judge considers each instruction and gives the one that properly states the law that applies to the case.

What do jury instructions proposed mean?

In proposing jury instructions, the parties have an opportunity to persuade the trial court to present their view of the law or theory of the case. In this respect, crafting and proposing instructions requires a deep under- standing of the governing law, as much so as argu- ing a summary judgment or post-trial motion.

What does charges the jury mean?

The judge reads the instructions to the jury. This is commonly referred to as the judges charge to the jury. In giving the instructions, the judge will state the issues in the case and define any terms or words that may not be familiar to the jurors.

What are special jury instructions?

(B) Special jury instructions, meaning instructions from other sources, those specially prepared by the party, or approved instructions that have been substantially modified by the party.

What should be included in jury instructions?

At a minimum, jury instructions should identify the issues for the jury to decide and help the jury un- derstand the law that governs their decision. They should explain to the jury how to apply those legal principles to the facts at hand.

What is the difference between a jury charge and a jury instruction?

The judge issues a judges charge to inform the jury how to act in deciding a case. The jury instructions provide something of a flowchart on what verdict jurors should deliver based on what they determine to be true. Put another way, If you believe A (set of facts), you must find X (verdict).

Jury Instruction - Controlled Substances 2025

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