NC · jury_instructions
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 301.10
ALIBI.
The defendant contends that he was at some other place at the
time the offense is alleged to have taken place. This is known as an
alibi. The word "alibi" simply means "somewhere else."
The burden of proving an alibi does not rest upon the defendant.
To establish the defendant's guilt, the State must prove beyond a
reasonable doubt that the defendant was present at and participated in
the crime charged. The defendant's contention that he was not present
and did not participate is simply a denial of facts essential to the State's
case.
Therefore, I charge that if, upon considering all the evidence in the
case, including the evidence with respect to alibi, you have a reasonable
doubt as to the defendant's presence at or participation in the crime
charged, you must find him not guilty.
History
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 301.10 (March 2003). 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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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-24
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