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  • 2C:2-6 Charges Document PDF
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    Revised 6/7/21 Page 1 of 6 LIABILITY FOR ANOTHER’S CONDUCT (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-6) ACCOMPLICE CHARGE # TWO - Where defendant is charged as accomplice and jury is instructed as to lesser included charges.1 The indictment charges/or the State alleges2 that the …
  • 2C:2-6c(1)(c) Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 6/7/21 Page 1 of 4 LIABILITY FOR ANOTHER’S CONDUCT (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-6(c)(1)(c)) ACCOMPLICE – LEGAL DUTY The indictment charges (OR The State alleges) that the defendant is legally responsible for the criminal conduct of X1, in violation of a law …
  • 2C:2-6b(4) Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 10/17/88 Page 1 of 2 CONSPIRACY - VICARIOUS LIABILITY (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-6b(4)) Count of the indictment charges the defendant with the crime of . The State does not allege that the defendant committed the crime of personally, but rather that he/she …
  • 2C:2-8 Charges Document PDF
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    Revised 10/18/05 INTOXICATION NEGATING AN ELEMENT OF THE OFFENSE1 (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-8a) There is evidence in this case concerning the use by the defendant of (intoxicant ) (prior to and) on the day in question. Generally a defendant is not relieved of …
  • 2C:2-8b Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 2/27/89 EFFECT OF INTOXICATION ON JURY'S CONSIDERATION OF LESSER OFFENSES INVOLVING RECKLESSNESS1 (N.J.S.A. 2C: 2-8b) I have already explained that evidence that the defendant ingested [intoxicant(s)] may be considered by you in determining …
  • 2C:2-8d Charges Document PDF
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    Revised 6/12/89 Page 1 of 2 INTOXICATION PATHOLOGICAL OR NOT SELF-INDUCED (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-8d) There is evidence in this case concerning the intoxication of the defendant. Intoxication means a disturbance of mental or physical capacities resulting from the …
  • 2C:2-9 Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 5/5/82 DURESS1 (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-9) In defense of the charge of ____________________, the defendant _____________________, contends he/she is not guilty because at the time of the offense he/she acted under duress. In other words, he/she was coerced …
  • 2C:2-10 Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 10/17/88 Page 1 of 3 CONSENT (WHICH NEGATES AN ELEMENT OF THE OFFENSE) (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-10) As part of his/her defense to the charge of , the defendant contends that the State has not proven each element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt …
  • 2C:2-10 Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 10/17/88 Page 1 of 3 CONSENT (WHICH PRECLUDES THE INFLICTION OF THE HARM) (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-10) As part of his/her defense to the charge of _____________________, the defendant contends that he/she is not guilty because the victim consented to the …
  • 2C:2-12 Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 1/12/82 Page 1 of 3 ENTRAPMENT (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-12) The defendant claims that he/she was entrapped. That means that he/she does not necessarily deny that he/she violated the criminal laws.1 Therefore, if you find beyond a reasonable doubt that …
  • 2C:3-4 Charges Document PDF
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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 …
  • 2C:3-4 Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 10/17/88 Page 1 of 2 JUSTIFICATION-SELF DEFENSE1 Resisting Arrest (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-4) The State claims that the defendant illegally resisted an arrest by a law enforcement officer. The defendant, on the other hand, claims that he/she had the right …
  • 2C:3-4c Charges Document PDF
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    Revised 9/12/16 Page 1 of 3 JUSTIFICATION USE OF FORCE UPON AN INTRUDER (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-4c) The indictment charges that the defendant has committed the crime of _________. The defendant contends that his/her use of force (or deadly force) upon ________ was …
  • 2C:3-5 Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 10/17/88 Page 1 of 2 JUSTIFICATION - USE OF FORCE IN PROTECTION OF OTHERS (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-5) The defendant contends he/she should be found not guilty because he/she acted in defense of a third person. Our statute N.J.S.A. 2C:3-5 insofar as …
  • 2C:3-6c Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 10/17/88 Page 1 of 3 JUSTIFICATION - SELF DEFENSE USE OF FORCE IN DEFENSE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-6c) The State claims that the defendant illegally used force against the victim in this case. The defendant, on the other hand, claims …
  • 2C:2-6 Charges Document PDF
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    Revised 6/16/03 Page 1 of 5 DEFENSE OF PROPERTY (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-6) As a part of his/her denial of guilt, the defendant contends that his/her acts were justified because they were committed in defense of his/her (premises) (personal property). DEFENSE OF …
  • 2C:3-7a Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 1/18/83 Page 1 of 2 USE OF FORCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-7a) The defendant contends that he/she is not guilty of the crime of because the force he/she used was for the purpose of effecting an arrest. Our statute N.J.S.A. 2C:3-7a …
  • 2C:3-7b Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 1/18/83 Page 1 of 2 LIMITATIONS ON USE OF FORCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-7b) There are, however, limitations on the use of force a person may use in effecting a lawful arrest. The use of force is not justified unless: (1) The defendant …
  • 2C:3-9a Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 3/30/82 MISTAKE OF LAW AS TO UNLAWFULNESS OF FORCE (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-9a) (To accompany Charge(s) on N.J.S.A. 2C:3-4, 2C:3-5 and 2C:3-6 See Separate Charge to accompany N.J.S.A. 2C:3-7) It sometimes happens that a person believes that the law gives …
  • 2C:3-9a Charges Document PDF
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    Approved 3/30/82 MISTAKE OF LAW AS TO LEGALITY OF ARRESTS (N.J.S.A. 2C:3-9a) (To accompany charge on N.J.S.A. 2C:3-7) If the defendant's/policeman's belief in the lawfulness of an arrest which he/she endeavors to effect by force is erroneous and such …