14-102. Explanation; presentation of evidence.
The state will now present its evidence.
After the state has presented its evidence, the defendant may present evidence but is not required to do so because the burden is always on the state to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
USE NOTES
For use before the introduction of any evidence. This instruction does not go to the jury room.
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