What is the model jury instruction on reasonable doubt?

Finally, there was no error in the district court giving the model jury instruction on reasonable doubt. While reasonable doubt need not be defined for the jury, if given, "the instructions to the jury must 'as a whole, fairly and accurately convey the meaning of reasonable doubt.'" United States v. Nolasco,

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926 F.2d 869, 871 (9th Cir. 1991) (en banc). The district court's instruction clearly satisfied this requirement. See United States v. Bustillo, 789 F.2d 1364, 1368 (9th Cir. 1986).

Accordingly, we affirm Defendant's conviction.