NC · jury_instructions
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 204A.75
PLACING BURNING CROSS ON PROPERTY OF ANOTHER, ON A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY, OR ANY PUBLIC PLACE WITH THE INTENT TO INTIMIDATE. FELONY.
The defendant has been charged with [placing] [causing to be
placed] a burning cross on [the property of another] [a public street or
highway] [a public place] with the intention of intimidating any person or
persons.
For you to find the defendant guilty of this offense, the State must
prove two things beyond a reasonable doubt:
First, that the defendant [placed] [caused to be placed] a
(simulated) burning cross on [the property of another] [a public street or
highway. (Name street or highway) is a public street or highway.] [a
public place. (Name place) is a public place.)]
And Second, that the defendant did this with the intention of
[intimidating any person or persons] [causing any person or persons to
do an unlawful act] [preventing any person or persons from doing a
lawful act].
If you find from the evidence beyond a reasonable doubt that on or
about the alleged date the defendant [placed] [caused to be placed] a
(simulated) burning cross on [the property of another] [a public street or
highway] [a public place] with the intention of [intimidating any person
or persons] [causing any person or persons to do an unlawful act]
[preventing any person or persons from doing a lawful act], it would be
your duty to return a verdict of guilty. If you do not so find or have a
reasonable doubt as to one or both of these things, it would be your
duty to return a verdict of not guilty.
History
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 204A.75 (June 2009). N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-12.12(b). 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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