Connecticut Jury Instructions — Mens Rea

The Connecticut Criminal Jury Instructions can help you understand Connecticut criminal law.

N.B.: The instructions are model instructions to aid parties and the court in crafting jury instructions, but they are not guaranteed to withstand challenges on appeal.

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