Del. P.J.I. Crim. No. 11.1207(1)

IMPROPER INFLUENCE

In order to find Defendant guilty of Improper Influence, you must find the

State has proved the following three (3) elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

(1) Defendant threatened unlawful harm to a person;

(2) Defendant meant to influence the person’s decision, opinion,

recommendation, vote or other exercise of discretion, as a public servant or party

officer, or voter; and

(3) Defendant acted intentionally.

“Intentionally” means it was Defendant’s conscious objective or purpose to

engage in improper influence.

"Harm" means any loss, disadvantage, or injury not sanctioned by law. The

term includes any loss, disadvantage, or injury to a third person.

"Public servant" means any officer or employee of the State or any political

subdivision of the State. The term includes legislators, judges, jurors, advisors or

consultant performing governmental functions, candidates for office or candidates

who have been elected but have not yet assumed office. The term does not include

witnesses.

"Party officer" means any person who holds any position or office in a

political party, whether by election, appointment or otherwise.