In what circumstances will a jury be allowed to interpret jury instructions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Felix, 42 F.3d 1403 (9th Cir. 1994):
We review jury instructions for an abuse of discretion. United States v. Bordallo, 857 F.2d 519, 527 (9th Cir.1988); United States v. Green, 745 F.2d 1205, 1209 (9th Cir.1984), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 925 (1985). A trial judge has substantial latitude in crafting jury instructions, as long as they provide fair and adequate guidance on the issues presented. Bordallo, 857 F.2d at 527.
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