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Criminal Jury Instructions – Drug Offenses – Comment period expired June 12, 2017

The following proposed Model Utah Criminal Jury Instructions and forms addressing drug offenses have been published.

1201. Controlled Substance.
1202(a). General Definition of Possession of a Controlled Substance.
1202(b). Definition of Constructive Possession.
1203. Possession of a Controlled Substance.
1204. Possession with Intent to Distribute.
1205. Possession of an Altered or Forged Prescription or Written Order.
1206. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
1207. Definition of “Drug Paraphernalia.”
1208. Factors Relevant to Identifying Drug Paraphernalia.
1209. Innocent Possession.
1210. Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
1211. Mere Presence is Not Sufficient.
1212. Firearm Enhancement.
1213. Special Enhancements.
1214. Special Enhancements – Not a Defense.
1215. Relevant Definitions.
SVF 1212. Firearm Enhancement.
SVF 1214. Special Enhancements.
SVF 1202. Marijuana Possession.

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Criminal Jury Instructions – Controlled Substance Offenses – Comment period expired February 18, 2017

The following proposed Model Utah Criminal Jury Instructions and forms addressing controlled substance offenses have been published:

1201. Controlled Substance.
1202. Definition of Possession.
1203. Possession of a Controlled Substance.
1204. Possession with Intent to Distribute.
1205. Possession of an Altered or Forged Prescription or Written Order.
1206. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
1207. Definition of “Drug Paraphernalia.”
1208. Factors Relevant to Identifying Drug Paraphernalia.
1209. Innocent Possession.
1210. Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
1211. Mere Presence is Not Sufficient.
1212. Firearm Enhancement.
1213. Special Enhancements.
1214. Special Enhancements – Not a Defense.
1215. Relevant Definitions.
SVF 1212. Firearm Enhancement.
SVF 1214. Special Enhancements.
SVF 1202. Marijuana Possession.

Click here to review the controlled substance offenses jury instructions and the forms.

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