US-CA6 · jury_instructions
6th Cir. Pattern Crim. Jury Instr. 2.12
USE OF THE WORD “AND” IN THE INDICTMENT
Although the indictment charges that the statute was violated by acts that are connected by the word “and,” it is sufficient if the evidence establishes a violation of the statute by any one of the acts charged. Of course, this must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
Use Note
If the court incorporates the indictment into the instructions, the court may consider changing the word “and” in the indictment to “or,” or the court may consider giving this instruction.
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- 2026-08-19
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