IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 3.16
Evidence Of Defendant's Reputation
The defendant has introduced evidence of his reputation for [(truth and veracity)
(morality) (chastity) (honesty and integrity) (being a peaceful and law-abiding citizen) (____)].
This evidence may be sufficient when considered with the other evidence in the case to raise a
reasonable doubt of the defendant's guilt. However, if from all the evidence in the case you are
satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt of the defendant's guilt, then it is your duty to find him
guilty, even though he may have a good reputation for [(truth and veracity) (morality) (chastity)
(honesty and integrity) (being a peaceful and law-abiding citizen) (____)].
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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-19
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