NC · jury_instructions
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 208.55
ASSAULT, ATTEMPTING TO INFLICT SERIOUS INJURY. MISDEMEANOR.
The defendant has been charged with assault, attempting to inflict
serious injury.
For you to find the defendant guilty of this offense, the State must
prove two things beyond a reasonable doubt:
First, that the defendant assaulted the victim by intentionally1 (and
without justification or excuse)2 (describe assault).
And Second, that the defendant attempted3 to inflict serious injury
upon the victim.4
NOTE WELL: If self-defense is an issue, use N.C.P.I.-
Crim. 308.40 or 308.45, as appropriate.
If you find from the evidence beyond a reasonable doubt that on or
about the alleged date, the defendant intentionally assaulted the victim
attempting to inflict serious injury by (describe assault), (nothing else
appearing)2 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.5
NOTE WELL: If self-defense is an issue, use mandate
from N.C.P.I.-Crim. 308.40 or 308.45, as appropriate.6
History
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 208.55 (March 2002). N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-33(c)(1). 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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