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ISBN: 978-1-956363-19-7 ©2022
Preface
Introduction
Quick Guide to Drafting a Jury Charge
1 General Matters
2 The General Charge and Evidentiary Instructions—Tex. R. Evid. 404(b) Bad Acts, Accomplices, and Corroboration
3 Evidentiary Instructions—Confessions
4 Evidentiary Instructions—Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 38.23 Exclusionary Rule Instructions
5 Submission of Lesser Included Offenses
6 Culpability
7 Law of Parties
8 General Defenses
9 Justification Defenses
10 Other Special Instructions
11 reserved
12 Punishment Instructions
13 and 14 reserved
15 Preparatory Offenses
16–18 reserved
19 Criminal Homicide
20 Kidnapping, Restraint, and Human Smuggling
21 Sexual Offenses
22 Assaultive Offenses
22–24 reserved
25 Offenses against the Family
26 and 27 reserved
28 Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Other Property Damage
29 Robbery
30 Burglary and Criminal Trespass
31 Theft
32 Fraud
33 Computer Crimes
34 Money Laundering
35 reserved
36 Bribery and Corrupt Influence
37 Perjury and Other Falsification
38 Obstructing Governmental Operation
39–41 reserved
42 Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses
43–46 reserved
47 Gambling
48 reserved
49 Intoxication Offenses
50–70 reserved
71 Organized Crime
72–80 reserved
80 Transportation Code Offenses
81 Controlled Substance Offenses
Streamlined templates that omit redundant and confusing text
Vetted, straightforward language to provide greater clarity for your jury
Updated offense commentary and instructions based on current law
A charge selector tool to help you efficiently locate and assemble your charge
Organization that aligns with the penal code for ease of use
A search function for easy location of offense instructions and commentary
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