COLJI-Crim. 3-3:11.INT

If you find the defendant not guilty of false imprisonment, you

should disregard this instruction and sign the verdict form to indicate your

not guilty verdict.

If, however, you find the defendant guilty of false imprisonment, you

should sign the verdict form to indicate your finding of guilt, and answer

the following verdict question on the verdict form:

Did the false imprisonment involve force and extended detention?

(Answer “Yes” or “No”)

The false imprisonment involved force and extended detention only

if:

1. the defendant used force, or threat of force, to confine or detain

the victim, and

2. he [she] confined or detained the victim for twelve hours or

longer.

The prosecution has the burden to prove each numbered condition

beyond a reasonable doubt.

After considering all the evidence, if you decide the prosecution has

met this burden, you should mark “Yes” in the appropriate place, and have

the foreperson sign the designated line of the verdict form.

After considering all the evidence, if you decide the prosecution has

failed to meet this burden, you should mark “No” in the appropriate place,

and have the foreperson sign the designated line of the verdict form.