NJ · jury_instructions
N.J. Model Criminal Jury Charge, N.J.S.A. Non 2C
Testimony of Character Witness
Revised 1/6/92
TESTIMONY OF CHARACTER WITNESS1
Evidence of good character or re putation of an accused is always competent in the trial of
a criminal action, and is entitled to be considered by you.
You, the jury, should consider all of the re levant testimony, including that relating to the
defendant's good character or reputation, and if, on such consideration, there exists a reasonable
doubt of his/her guilt, even t hough that doubt may arise merely from his/her previous good
repute, he/she is entitled to an acquittal; but if, from the entire evidence in this case, including
that relating to good character, you believe the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,
he/she should be convicted and the evidence of good character should not alter the verdict.
1 See State v. Reyes, 50 N.J. 434, 466 (1967); State v. Micci , 46 N.J. Super . 454, 459-460
(App. Div. 1957)
History
Revised 1/6/92
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