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Revised 8/18/25 Page 1 of 9 MURDER AND AGGRAVATED/RECKLESS MANSLAUGHTER1 N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3a(1)(2); 2C:11-4a, b(1) The defendant is charged by indictment with the murder of (insert victim's name). Count ____________ of the indictment reads as follows: (Read …
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2C:3-4
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Page 1 of 5 Revised 8/18/25 JUSTIFICATION - SELF DEFENSE In Self Protection (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-4) The indictment charges that the defendant has committed the crime of (i.e., aggravated assault or homicide). The defendant contends that if the State proves …
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2C:11-4a
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Revised 8/18/25 Page 1 of 4 AGGRAVATED MANSLAUGHTER (N.J.S.A. 2C:11-4a) The defendant is charged by indictment with the crime of aggravated manslaughter, and the indictment alleges he/she caused (insert victim's name) death on (Date) . A person is guilty …
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2C:39-2
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Page 1 of 1 Revised 8/18/25 POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, WEAPONS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, SILENCERS OR EXPLOSIVES IN A VEHICLE1 (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-2) I have previously instructed you concerning your consideration of circumstantial evidence presented in this case. An …
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2C:12-3a
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Page 1 of 4 Revised 8/18/25 TERRORISTIC THREATS (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3a) Count of the indictment charges defendant with committing [a] terroristic threat[s]. [READ COUNT OF INDICTMENT] That section of our statutes provides in pertinent part: A person is guilty …
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2C:40-26
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Revised 8/18/25 Page 1 of 5 OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE DURING PERIOD OF LICENSE SUSPENSION1 (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-26) Count ____ of the indictment charges the defendant with the crime of Operating a Motor Vehicle During a Period of License Suspension. The …
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Approved 8/18/25 Page 1 of 3 DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS (DREs) Evidence has been presented to you from a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).1 The expert testified that the driver showed signs consistent with the usage of certain drugs. However, evidence that the …
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Approved 8/18/2025 Page 1 of 2 OPINION TESTIMONY RELATING TO AGE1 As a general rule, witnesses can testify only as to facts known by them. This rule ordinarily does not permit a witness to provide opinion testimony. However, an exception to this rule …
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Approved 8/18/25 Page 1 of 2 VIDEO NARRATION TESTIMONY A video is about to be presented to you/you were presented with a video during the trial.1 It is always within the special function of the jury to determine the facts. This includes what is or is not …
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Approved 8/18/25 Page 1 of 3 Jury Instruction – Witness Pretrial Preparation You have heard testimony about (insert name of individual, ie. Prosecutor, detective/investigator and/or defense counsel) speaking to a witness about the case at some point prior …
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Expert Testimony
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Revised 8/18/25 Page 1 of 1 EXPERT TESTIMONY As a general rule, witnesses can only testify to facts known by them. This rule ordinarily does not permit to be received as evidence the opinion of a witness who is not testifying as an expert. However, an …
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Approved 8/18/25 Page 1 of 1 PLAYBACK OF VIDEO FOOTAGE (KNIGHT CHARGE) Members of the jury, you have requested a playback of [the entirety or select portions of] video footage [exhibit number(s)]. 1 The playback you have requested of [exhibit number(s)] …
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1 NOTICE TO THE BAR ATTORNEY WELL-BEING -- REMINDER OF APRIL 16 LISTENING SESSION IN CHERRY HILL & REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR APRIL 26 LISTENING SESSION IN NEWARK As previously announced, the Supreme Court Committee on Wellness in the Law is conducting …
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NOTICE TO THE BAR WELL-BEING IN THE LAW -- SUPREME COURT ACTION ON INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE WELLNESS COMMITTEE & REQUEST FOR INPUT The Supreme Court has considered and approved the initial recommendations of the Committee on Wellness in the Law. …
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NOTICE TO THE BAR CYBERSECURITY & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: NO-COST VIRTUAL CLE PROGRAM ON DECEMBER 19, 2024 The Judiciary will provide a virtual continuing legal education (CLE) course focusing on security implications of AI and other emerging …
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NOTICE TO THE BAR ATTORNEY SUCCESSION PLANNING - NEXT STEPS TO SUPPORT ATTORNEYS & THE PUBLIC The Supreme Court has authorized additional efforts to encourage New Jersey attorneys to designate a successor attorney to handle the primary attorney's clients …
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Pro Se Applications - Requirements of New Jersey "Attorney of Record" December 1, 1982 Issued by: Stephen W. Townsend, Clerk Supreme Court The Supreme Court recently entertained a motion by a pro se seeking to have a New York attorney admitted pro hac …
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Approved 8/18/25 Page 1 of 4 PERSISTENT OFFENDER Your service is not complete. There is an additional question for you to consider. It is alleged, (Read Persistent Offender Grand Jury Presentment)1 Your prior verdict should not influence your decision on …