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This document is a page from a jury charge in the criminal case of Ms. Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE), filed on August 10, 2022. The instructions direct the jury to remain impartial, treating both the defendant, Ms. Maxwell, and the prosecution, the United States of America, as equals. It strongly emphasizes the legal principles of the presumption of innocence for the defendant and that the burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt rests solely with the government.
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| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Mentioned as the defendant in a criminal trial who is entitled to a fair trial, is presumed innocent, and has pleaded...
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| United States of America | Government |
Identified as the entity bringing the prosecution against the defendant. The document states the government is to be ...
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting service that transcribed the proceedings.
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2022-08-10
Jury instructions for a criminal trial, outlining the principles of impartiality, the presumption of innocence for the defendant, and the government's burden of proof.
Relationships (1)
The document outlines the roles of Ms. Maxwell as the defendant and the United States of America as the prosecution in a criminal case.
Key Quotes (4)
"Ms. Maxwell is entitled to a trial free from prejudice; and our judicial system cannot work unless you reach your verdict through a fair and impartial consideration of the evidence."Source
— The Court (implied)
(Part of Instruction No. 6, explaining the necessity of a fair and impartial trial for the defendant.)
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"All parties stand as equals at the bar of justice."Source
— The Court (implied)
(Concluding the instruction that the government and the defendant should be given equal consideration by the jury.)
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"The law presumes the defendant to be innocent of all charges against her."Source
— The Court (implied)
(Part of Instruction No. 7, stating the legal principle of the presumption of innocence.)
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"As a result, the burden is on the government to prove Ms. Maxwell's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt as to each charge. This burden never shifts to the defendant..."Source
— The Court (implied)
(Explaining that the burden of proof lies solely with the prosecution and never shifts to the defendant.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 767 Filed 08/10/22 Page 190 of 257 3024
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1 any feelings you might have about the nature of the crimes
2 charged to interfere with your decision-making process. Ms.
3 Maxwell is entitled to a trial free from prejudice; and our
4 judicial system cannot work unless you reach your verdict
5 through a fair and impartial consideration of the evidence.
6 Instruction No. 6. All parties are equal before the
7 law.
8 You are to perform the duty of finding the facts
9 without bias or prejudice as to any party. You are to perform
10 your final duty in an attitude of complete fairness and
11 impartiality. The fact that the prosecution is brought in the
12 name of the United States of America entitles the government to
13 no greater consideration than that given to any other party to
14 this litigation. By the same token, the government is entitled
15 to no less consideration. All parties stand as equals at the
16 bar of justice.
17 Instruction No. 7. Presumption of innocence and
18 burden of proof.
19 The law presumes the defendant to be innocent of all
20 charges against her. Ms. Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to the
21 charges in the indictment. As a result, the burden is on the
22 government to prove Ms. Maxwell's guilt beyond a reasonable
23 doubt as to each charge. This burden never shifts to the
24 defendant for the simple reason that the law never imposes upon
25 a defendant in a criminal case the burden or duty of
2 charged to interfere with your decision-making process. Ms.
3 Maxwell is entitled to a trial free from prejudice; and our
4 judicial system cannot work unless you reach your verdict
5 through a fair and impartial consideration of the evidence.
6 Instruction No. 6. All parties are equal before the
7 law.
8 You are to perform the duty of finding the facts
9 without bias or prejudice as to any party. You are to perform
10 your final duty in an attitude of complete fairness and
11 impartiality. The fact that the prosecution is brought in the
12 name of the United States of America entitles the government to
13 no greater consideration than that given to any other party to
14 this litigation. By the same token, the government is entitled
15 to no less consideration. All parties stand as equals at the
16 bar of justice.
17 Instruction No. 7. Presumption of innocence and
18 burden of proof.
19 The law presumes the defendant to be innocent of all
20 charges against her. Ms. Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to the
21 charges in the indictment. As a result, the burden is on the
22 government to prove Ms. Maxwell's guilt beyond a reasonable
23 doubt as to each charge. This burden never shifts to the
24 defendant for the simple reason that the law never imposes upon
25 a defendant in a criminal case the burden or duty of
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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