NC · jury_instructions
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 105.60
EVIDENCE OF THE DEFENDANT'S CHARACTER TRAIT.
Evidence has been admitted concerning the defendant's character
trait for (describe character trait, e.g., honesty, being law abiding).1 The
law recognizes that a person having this trait may be less likely to
commit the alleged crime(s) than one who lacks this character trait. If
you believe from the evidence that the defendant possesses the
character trait of (name character trait), you may consider this in your
determination of the defendant's guilt or innocence and give such weight
as you decide it should receive in light of all the other evidence.
History
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 105.60 (June 2011). N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1, RULE 404. Prepared by the North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges' Committee on Pattern Jury Instructions, assisted by the UNC School of Government; published by the School of Government.
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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