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Criminal Jury Instructions Draft

The Drafting Committee of the Bar's Task Force on Criminal Jury Instructions has released over 260 pages of draft instructions. The committee has endeavored to ensure that these draft instructions are balanced, comprehensible, and accurate statements of law. However, they represent no more than the work-in-progress of the committee and do not carry the imprimatur of the NH Bar Association. They are intended to serve as model instructions applicable in the spectrum of criminal cases that may arise under New Hampshire law.

The committee encourages written comments as it continues its work. Please direct written comments to Denice DeStefano at the Bar Center, 2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301 or electronically to ddestefano@nhbar.org.

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Criminal Jury Instructions
NH Bar Association
2 Pillsbury Street
Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301


Criminal Jury Instructions--entire document (1.32 Mb, 262 pg PDF)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter of Introduction

I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Pg. 9 Cameras in the Courtroom

Pg. 10 Causation

Pg. 11 Conduct of the Jury/ (Preliminary Instruction)

Pg. 12 Confessions or Admissions

Pg. 13 Corroboration of Confession

Pg. 14Credibility of Witnesses

Pg. 15 Credibility of Witnesses- Informant's Testimony

Pg. 16 Credibility of Witnesses- Accomplice Testimony

Pg. 17 Credibility of Witnesses- Testimony of Immunized Witness

Pg. 18 Credibility of Witnesses- Testimony of a Child

Pg. 19 Deadlocked Jury

Pg. 20 Definition of a Crime

Pg. 21 Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

Pg. 22 Duty to Deliberate

Pg. 23 Evidence in the Case

Pg. 24 Expert Testimony

Pg. 25 Function of the Court and Jury

Pg. 26 Identification

Pg. 28 Indictment Not Evidence

Pg. 29 Judicial Notice

Pg. 30 Jury Recollection Controls

Pg. 31 Lesser Included Offenses(Standard Instruction)

Pg. 32 Lesser Included Offenses(Special Instruction)

Pg. 33 Mental States- Purposely

Pg. 34 Mental States- Knowingly

Pg. 35 Mental States- Recklessly

Pg. 36 Mental States- Negligently

Pg. 37 Mental States- Proof of Mental State

Pg. 38 Number of Witnesses

Pg. 39 Outline of Trial

Pg. 40 Possible Punishment Not Relevant

Pg. 41 Stipulations

II. CRIMES

Pg. 42 Indirect Criminal Contempt

Pg. 43 Pistols and Revolvers

RSA 159:3 Felon in Possession

Pg. 44 Alcoholic Beverages

RSA 179:5 Prohibited Sales

Pg. 45 Drivers Licenses

RSA 263:64 Operating After Revocation or Suspension

Pgs. 46-51 Disobeying an Officer 

RSA 265:4, I(a)
Refusal on Request of Officer to Give Information

RSA 265:4, I(b) Giving False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer

RSA 265:4, I(c) Purposely Neglect to Stop (or Willful Attempt to Elude Pursuit

RSA 265:4, I(d) Refusal to Sign Name

RSA 265:4, I(e) Refusal to Provide License or Registration

RSA 265:4, I(f) Refusal to Produce License, Registration or Number Plate After Suspension or Revocation


Pgs. 52-60 Rules of the Road

RSA 265:82-a Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence - Serious Bodily Injury

RSA 265:82-a, I & II Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated - [Catchall]

RSA 265:82-a, III Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated - [0.16 BAC]

RSA 265:82, I(a) Driving Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor

RSA 265:82, I(b) Driving With Excess Alcohol Concentration

RSA 265:93-b, I Driving a Motor Vehicle Not Equipped With an Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device

RSA 265:93-b, II Tampering With the Operation of an Ignition Interlock Device

RSA 265:93-b, III Starting a Motor Vehicle Equipped With an Ignition Interlock Device to Provide for a Person Who is Restricted to Drive on a Vehicle so Equipped

RSA 265:93-b, IV Providing a Motor Vehicle Not Equipped With a Functional Ignition Device to Another Person Sentenced to Drive Only Such a Vehicle


Pgs. 61-66 Controlled Drug Act

RSA 318-B:2, I [Possess], [Have Under His/Her Control], [A Controlled Drug], [A Controlled Drug Analog], Or [A Preparation Containing A Controlled Drug]

RSA 318-B:2, I Manufacture [A Controlled Drug], [A Controlled Drug Analog], Or [A Preparation Containing A Controlled Drug]

RSA 318-B:2, I [Purchase], [Prescribe], [Administer] [Transport] [A Controlled Drug], [A Controlled Drug Analog], Or [A Preparation Containing A Controlled Drug]

RSA 318-B:2, I Sale o f [A Controlled Drug][A Controlled Drug Analog][Any Preparation Containing a Controlled Drug]

RSA 318-B:2, I [Possession] [Transportation] Of A [Controlled Drug][Controlled Drug Analog] [A Preparation Containing a Controlled Drug] With Intent To [Sell] [Dispense] [Compound]



Pgs. 67-83  Inchoate Crimes

RSA 629:1 Attempt

RSA 629:2 Criminal Solicitation

RSA 629:3 Conspiracy

RSA 630:1,I(a) Capital Murder

RSA 630:1, I(b) (e) (f) Capital Murder

RSA 630:1,I(d) Capital Murder

RSA 630:1-a, I(a), II First degree murder

RSA 630:1-a, I(b)(2) First Degree Murder

RSA 630:1-a,I(b)(3)) First Degree Murder

RSA 630:1-a, I (b) (4) First Degree Murder

RSA 630:1-b, 1 (a) Second Degree Murder (Knowingly)

RSA 630:1-b,I(b) Second Degree Murder (Recklessly W/Extreme Indifference)

RSA 630:2,I(b) Manslaughter (Provocation)

RSA 630:3 Negligent Homicide (General)

RSA 630:3 Negligent Homicide (DWI)

RSA 630:4 Causing or Aiding Suicide



Pgs. 84-93 Assault and other Related Offenses

RSA 631:4, I (a)Criminal Threatening (Placing or attempting to place another in fear….)


Pgs. 94-110 Sexual Assault and Related Offenses

RSA 632-A:2, I(a) AFSA Overcoming by Physical Force

RSA 632-A:2, I(b) AFSA Victim Physically Helpless to Resist

RSA 632-A:2, I(c) AFSA Coercion by Threats of Force

RSA 632-A:2, I(d) AFSA Coercion by Threats of Retaliation

RSA 632-A:2, I(e) AFSA Victim Submits Under Circumstances Involving False Imprisonment, Kidnapping or Extortion

RSA 632-A:2, I(f) AFSA Administering an Intoxicating Substance

RSA 632-A:2, I(h) AFSA Mental Defect

RSA 632-A:2, I(i) AFSA Through Concealment or the Element of Surprise

RSA 632-A:2, I(j) AFSA Same Household/Blood or Affinity

RSA 632-A:2, I(k) AFSA Use of Authority to Coerce

RSA 632-A:2, I(l) AFSA Victim Under 13 Years of Age

RSA 632-A:2, I(m) AFSA Non-Consent Indicated by Speech or Conduct

RSA 632-A:2, II AFSA Without Penetration; Person Under Age 13

RSA 632-A:6, I Corroboration

RSA 632-A:6, III Consent

RSA 632-A:10, I Prohibition from Child Care Service of Persons Convicted of Certain Offenses

RSA 632-A:10, II or III Prohibition from Child Care Service of Persons Convicted of Certain Offenses



Pgs. 111-121 Interference With Freedom

RSA 633:1, I Kidnapping (General Instruction)

RSA 633:1, I-a Kidnapping (Child Under 18 Years of Age)

RSA 633:2 Criminal Restraint

RSA 633:3 False Imprisonment

RSA 633:3-a, I(a) Stalking (Course of Conduct; Reasonable Person)

RSA 633:3-a, I(b) Stalking (Intent to Cause Fear)

RSA 633:3-a, I(c) Stalking (Single Act; Protective Order)

RSA 633:4, I Interference With Custody (Felony)

RSA 633:4, II Interference With Custody (Misdemeanor)



Pg. 122  Destruction of Property

RSA 634:1, I Arson (Misdemeanor)



Pg. 131 Unauthorized Entries

RSA 635:1 Burglary (Class A Felony; Nighttime Entry of a Dwelling)



Pgs. 132  Theft

RSA 637:3 Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer

RSA 637:5 Theft by Extortion (Class B Felony Regardless of Value of Property)

RSA 637:5 Theft by Extortion (Level of Offense Depends on Value of Property)


Pgs. 135-145  Fraud

RSA 638:1, I(a) Forgery - Altering a Writing or Uttering an Altered Writing

RSA 638:1, I(b) Forgery - Unaltered Writing Purporting to be the Act of Another

RSA 638:1, I(b Forgery - Unaltered Writing, Fraudulent Execution

RSA 638:1, I(b) Forgery - Fraudulent Copy

RSA 638:2 Fraudulent Handling of Recordable Writings

RSA 638:3 Tampering With Public or Private Records

RSA 638:4 Issuing Bad Checks (Single Check)

RSA 638:4 Issuing Bad Checks (Course of Conduct)

RSA 638:5 Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card

RSA 638:11 Misapplication of Property (by a Fiduciary)

RSA 638:11 Misapplication of Property (of the Government or a Financial Institution)


Pgs. 146-154 Offenses Against the Family

RSA 639:1 Bigamy

RSA 639:2 Incest

RSA 639:3, I Endangering the Welfare of Child or Incompetent (Violation of Duty of Care)

RSA 639:3, I Endangering the Welfare of Child or Incompetent (Inducement)

RSA 639:3, II Endangering the Welfare of Child (Tattooing)

RSA 639:3, III Endangering the Welfare of Child (Solicitation of Sexual Activity)

RSA 639:3, III Endangering the Welfare of Child (Solicitation of Sexual Penetration)

RSA 639:4 Non-Support

RSA 639:5 Concealing Death of a Newborn


Pgs. 155-168 Corrupt Practices

RSA 640:2, I(a) Bribery (Offering Of)

RSA 640:2, I(b) Bribery (Failure to Report)

RSA 640:2, I(b) Bribery (Soliciting, Accepting)

RSA 640:3, I(a) Improper Influence (Threats)

RSA 640:3, I(b) Improper Influence (Private Communication)

RSA 640:3, I(c) Improper Influence (Failure to Report Private Communications)

RSA 640:3, I(c) Improper Influence (Failure to Report Threats)

RSA 640:4, I Compensation for Past Acts (Soliciting, Accepting)

RSA 640:4, II Compensation for Past Acts (Paying, Offering)

RSA 640:5, I Gifts to Public Servants (Soliciting, Accepting)

RSA 640:5, II Gifts to Public Servants (Paying, Offering)

RSA 640:6, I Compensation for Services (Soliciting, Accepting)

RSA 640:7, I Purchase of Public Office (Soliciting, Accepting)

RSA 640:7, I Purchase of Public Office (Offering)


Pgs. 169-187  Falsification in Official Matters

RSA 641:1, I(a) Perjury (False Statement)

RSA 641:1, I(b) Perjury (Inconsistent Statements)

RSA 641:2, I False Swearing (False Statement)

RSA 641:2, II False Swearing (Inconsistent Statements)

RSA 641:3, I Unsworn Falsification

RSA 641:3, II(a) Unsworn Falsification

RSA 641:3, II(b) Unsworn Falsification

RSA 641:3, II(c) Unsworn Falsification

RSA 641:4, I False Reports to Law Enforcement

RSA 641:4, II False Reports to Law Enforcement

RSA 641:5, I Tampering With Witnesses and Informants

RSA 641:5, II Tampering With Witnesses and Informants (Retaliation)

RSA 641:5, III Tampering With Witnesses and Informants (Solicitation)

RSA 641:6, I Falsifying Physical Evidence

RSA 641:6, II Falsifying Physical Evidence

RSA 641:7, I Tampering With Public Records

RSA 641:7, II Tampering With Public Records

RSA 641:7, III Tampering With Public Records

RSA 641:8 False Filing With the Director of Charitable Trusts


Pgs. 188-199 Obstructing Governmental Operations

RSA 642:1 Obstructing Governmental Operations

RSA 642:2 Resisting Arrest or Detention

RSA 642:3, I(a)-(e) Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution

RSA 642:3, I(f) Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution (Wiretap)

RSA 642:4 Aiding Criminal Actvity

RSA 642:5 Compounding

RSA 642:6 Escape

RSA 642:7 Providing Implements For Escape Or Contraband

RSA 642:8 Bail Jumping

RSA 642:9, I  Assault By Prisoner
 
RSA 642:9, II Aggravated Assault By A Prisoner

RSA 642:10 Obstructing Report Of Crime Or Injury


Pgs. 200-201 Abuse of Office

RSA 643:1 Official Oppression

RSA 643:2 Misuse of Information

Pgs.202-236 Breaches of the Peace and Other Offenses

RSA 644:1, I(a) Engaging in a Riot

RSA 644:1, I(b) Assembling for the Purpose of Engaging in a Riot

RSA 644:1, I(c) Riot (Assembling for Purpose of Committing an Offense Against a Supposed Violator of the Law)

RSA 644:1, III Riot (Refusal to Render Assistance to Law Enforcement)

RSA 644:2, I Disorderly Conduct (Creating Hazardous Condition)

RSA 644:2, II(a) Disorderly Conduct (Fighting or Violent, Tumultuous or Threatening Behavior)

RSA 644:2, II(b) Disorderly Conduct (Obscene, Derisive or Offensive Words)

RSA 644:2, II(c) Disorderly Conduct (Obstructing Traffic)

RSA 644:2, II(d) Disorderly Conduct (Interfering With a Criminal /Investigation, Fire-fighting or Emergency Services)

RSA 644:2, II(e) Disorderly Conduct (Refusal to Comply With a Lawful Order)

RSA 644:3 False Public Alarms

RSA 644:3-a False Fire Alarms

RSA 644:3-b False Fire Alarms Resulting in Injury or Death

RSA 644:3-c Unlawful Interference With Fire Alarm Apparatus

RSA 644:4, I(a) Harassment (Telephone Calls)

RSA 644:4, I(b) Harassment (Repeated Communications at Inconvenient Hours or Using Obscene Language)

RSA 644:4, I(c) Harassment (Insulting, Taunting or Challenging)

RSA 644:4, I(d) Harassment (Communicating Any Matter Tending to Incite Murder, Assault or Arson)

RSA 644:4, I(e) Harassment (Communicating a Threat)

RSA 644:4, (f) Harassment ( Communicating After Notification)

RSA 644:7 Abuse of Corpse

RSA 644:8-a, I Exhibitions of Fighting Animals (Keeping or Training)

RSA 644:8-a, I Exhibitions of Fighting Animals (Establishing or Promoting an Exhibition of Fighting)

RSA 644:8-a, II Exhibitions of Fighting Animals (Presence During Preparations)

RSA 644:8-a, II Exhibitions of Fighting Animals (Presence at, Aiding in or Contributing to the Exhibition)

RSA 644:8-aa Animals in Motor Vehicles

RSA 644:8, III(a) Cruelty to Animals - Deprive of Care or Shelter

RSA 644:8, III(b) Cruelty to Animals – Beat, Whip, Torture or Mutilate

RSA 644:8, III(c) Cruelty to Animals – Overwork

RSA 644:8, III(d) Cruelty to Animals – Improper Transport

RSA 644:8, III(e) Cruelty to Animals – Abandon

RSA 644:8, III(f) Cruelty to Animals – Catchall

RSA 644:8, III-a Cruelty to Animals – Beat, Whip, Torture or Mutilate – Purposely

RSA 644:17, I 

Willful Concealment

RSA 644:17, II Shoplifting


Pgs. 237-249  Public Indecency

RSA 645:1, I(a) Indecent Exposure and Lewdness (Misdemeanor)

RSA 645:1, I(b) Indecent Exposure and Lewdness (Misdemeanor)

RSA 645:1, II(a) Indecent Exposure and Lewdness (Class B Felony; Child Age 12 Years Old or Under)

RSA 645:1, II(b) Indecent Exposure and Lewdness (Class B Felony; Subsequent Offense)

RSA 645:1, III(a) Indecent Exposure and Lewdness (Class A Felony)

RSA 645:2, I(a) Solicitation

RSA 645:2, I(b) Prostitution (Induce Another)

RSA 645:2, I(c) Prostitution (Transport)

RSA 645:2, I(d) Prostitution (Supported By)

RSA 645:2, I(e) Prostitution (Furnish Place)

RSA 645:2, I(f) Prostitution (Pay, Offer)


Pg. 250  COMPUTER PORNOGRAPHY AND CHILD EXPLOITATION PREVENTION

RSA 649-B:3 Computer Pornography


Pgs. 251-255  Obscene Matter

RSA 650:2, I(a) Obscenity (Sale)

RSA 650:2, I(b) Obscenity (Present or Direct Performance)

RSA 650:2, I(c) Obscenity (Publish)

RSA 650:2, I(d) Obscenity (Process With Intent to Sell)

RSA 650:2, I(e) Obscenity (Commercial Dissemination)


Pg. 256  Sexual Offender Registration

RSA 651-B:9 Failure to Comply With Requirements of Sexual Offender Registration


III. DEFENSES


Pg. 257  Intoxication

RSA 626:4 Intoxication



Pg. 258  Effect of Ignorance or Mistake

RSA 626:3 IEffect of Ignorance or Mistake

RSA 626:3 II Effect of Ignorance or Mistake



Pgs. 260 Insanity

RSA 628:2 Insanity (Guilt Phase Waived)

RSA 262

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