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Vermont Model Criminal Jury Instructions CR05-531
EVIDENCE OF THE DEFENDANT’S GOOD CHARACTER OR REPUTATION
(Def)_______________ has introduced evidence of [his] [her] character and reputation for [truth and veracity] [being a peaceful and law-abiding person] [morality] [chastity] [honesty and integrity] [(other)_______________]. This evidence may be sufficient when considered with the other evidence in the case to raise a reasonable doubt of (Def)_______________’s guilt. However, if from all the evidence in this case you are satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt of (Def)_______________’s guilt, then you must find [him] [her] guilty of the alleged offense even though [he] [she] may have the good reputation [he] [she] has presented.
History
Vermont Model Criminal Jury Instructions CR05-531 (04/21/03). Prepared by the Vermont Model Criminal Jury Instructions committee; published on vtjuryinstructions.org, sponsored by the Vermont Bar Association. The committee states that the instructions have not been approved by the Vermont Supreme Court.
Provenance
- Source
- vtjuryinstructions.org
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-25
- Edition
- 2026-09-25
- Content hash
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