PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE Model Jury charge NJ Criminal cases

PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE  Model Jury charge NJ Criminal cases

            This defendant(s), as are all defendants in criminal cases, is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.  That presumption continues throughout the whole trial of the case and even during your deliberations unless and until you have determined that the State has proven his/her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.