Proposed Mississippi Plain Language Model Jury Instructions - Criminal 2757

[Name of defendant] is charged in count ____ with stalking.

If you find beyond a reasonable doubt from the evidence in this case that:

1. On or about [date(s) of alleged crime], in ____________ County;

2A. [Name of defendant] [intentionally/purposely] and unlawfully

______________________________ [describe defendant’s alleged actions] towards [name of

victim];

OR

2B. [Name of defendant] credibly and unlawfully threatened [name of victim];

OR

2C. [Name of defendant] [intentionally/purposely] and unlawfully

______________________________ [describe defendant’s alleged actions] towards [name of

victim], which would make a reasonable person fear for [his/her] own safety, or for the safety of

another person, or fear harm or damage to [his/her] property,

then you shall find [name of defendant] guilty as charged.

If the State did not prove any one of the above listed elements beyond a reasonable doubt,

then you shall find [name of defendant] not guilty of count _____.