Judge's Charge
/ˈdʒʌdʒɪz tʃɑrdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) Instructions and legal principles a judge gives a jury about the law applicable to the case they must decide.
The judge's charge clarified the elements the jury needed to consider for a conviction.
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- judge's charge
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Commentary
A judge's charge is critical to ensure jurors understand the law; clear, precise drafting helps avoid misunderstandings and grounds for appeal.
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