US-CA3 · jury_instructions
3d Cir. Model Jury Instr. (Criminal) 2.27
Prior Statement of Defendant - Single Defendant on Trial
The government has introduced evidence that the defendant (name of
defendant) made a statement to (name of person who took statement). You must
decide whether (name of defendant) did in fact make the statement. If you find
that (name of defendant) did make the statement, then you must decide what
weight, if any, you feel the statement deserves. In making this decision, you
should consider all matters in evidence having to do with the statement,
including those concerning (name of defendant) (himself)(herself) and the
circumstances under which the statement was made.
[If, after considering the evidence, you determine that a statement, was
made voluntarily, you may give it such weight as you feel it deserves under the
circumstances. On the other hand, if you determine that the statement was not
made voluntarily, you must disregard it. In determining whether any alleged
statement was made voluntarily, you should consider (name of defendant)’s age,
training, education, occupation, and physical and mental condition, and (his)(her)
treatment while in custody or under interrogation as shown by the evidence in the
case. Also consider all other circumstances in evidence surrounding the making of
the alleged statement.]
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