Pattern Instructions Are “Not The Law” And Entitled To “Little Weight” (Illinois)

“ . . . [T]he Government refers us to the Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions. . . . These are not the law, however, and are therefore entitled to little weight. [Citation.]" Welch v. United States, 604 F.3d 408, 421 fn 15 (7th Cir. Ill., No. 08‑3108, 5/4/2010).

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Forecite NationalÔ

1.3 - The Inherent Limitation Of Pattern Instructions

1.3.6 - The Instruction Committees Themselves Recognize The Need To Look Beyond The Pattern Instructions

1.3.7 - Even "Mandatory" Pattern Instructions Are Not Sacrosanct

1.3.8 - The Trial Judge Retains Broad Discretion To Modify Or Supplement Pattern Instructions

1.3.9 - Approval Of Standard Instructions By State Supreme Court Does Not Relieve Judge Of Duty To Instruct Correctly

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PG XI(A)(1) - CALCRIM Is Not Sacrosanct

PG XI(A)(2) - The Trial Judge Has Broad Inherent Discretion Over Jury Instructions

PG XI(A)(3.1) - A Court's Inherent Discretionary Powers And Duties Supersede Any Recommendation By The Rules Of Court

PG XI(A)(3.2) - The Federal Constitution Supercedes The Rules Of Court

PG XI(A)(3.3) - Like CALJIC, CALCRIM Is Not Sacrosanct

PG XI(A)(4) - Instructional Authority Also Comes From The Federal Constitution