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r1r STANDING COMMITTEE ON RULES OF PRACTICE - Maryland ...

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[ ] (a) We unanimously find by a preponderance of the evidence<br />

that it is more likely than not that the above<br />

circumstance exists.<br />

[ ] (b) We unanimously find by a preponderance of the evidence<br />

that it is more likely than not that the above<br />

circumstance does not exist.<br />

[ ] (c) After a reasonable period of deliberation, one or more<br />

of us, but fewer than all 12, find by a preponderance<br />

of the evidence that it is more likely than not that<br />

the above circumstance exists.<br />

3. The defendant acted under substantial duress, domination,<br />

or provocation of another person, even though not so substantial<br />

as to constitute a complete defense to the prosecution.<br />

(Mark only one.)<br />

[ ] (a) We unanimously find by a preponderance of the evidence<br />

that it is more likely than not that the above<br />

circumstance exists.<br />

[ ] (b) We unanimously find by a preponderance of the evidence<br />

that it is more likely than not that the above<br />

circumstance does not exist.<br />

[ ] (c) After a reasonable period of deliberation, one or more<br />

of us, but fewer than all 12, find by a preponderance<br />

of the evidence that it is more likely than not that<br />

the above circumstance exists.<br />

4. The murder was committed while the capacity of the<br />

defendant to appreciate the criminality of his or her conduct or<br />

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