What is an instruction to the jury?

An instruction to the jury is a set of instructions given to the jury by the judge in a court case. In Utah, an instruction to the jury is usually given at the end of the trial, after all of the evidence has been presented and the closing statements have been made. This instruction tells the jury what to consider in deciding the verdict in the case. An instruction also defines the burden of proof, which means that the party that is making the claim must have sufficient proof to support it or else they will not win the case. The instruction also defines the elements of the crime that must be proven in order for the accused to be convicted. Finally, the instruction will remind the jury that it must consider all witnesses and evidence presented during the trial, and make its decision based on all of that information.

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