NC · jury_instructions
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 223.70
INJURING, DESTROYING, REMOVING, VANDALIZING, OR TAMPERING WITH FIREFIGHTING OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT. MISDEMEANOR.
For you to find the defendant guilty of this offense, the State must prove
beyond a reasonable doubt:
First, that the defendant [injured] [destroyed] [removed] [vandalized]
[tampered with] [interfered with the operation of]
a) [(a/an) [machine] [apparatus] [equipment] used by [a fire
department] [the North Carolina Forest Services] for fighting fires,
protecting property, or protecting human life.]
b) [(a/an) [ambulance1] [rescue squad emergency medical services
vehicle] [equipment or apparatus used for emergency medical
services2].]
Second, that the defendant acted intentionally.3
If you find from the evidence beyond a reasonable doubt that on or
about the alleged date the defendant intentionally [injured] [destroyed]
[removed] [vandalized] [tampered with] [interfered with the operation of]
a) [(a/an) [machine] [apparatus] [equipment] used by [a fire
department] [the North Carolina Forest Services] for fighting fires,
protecting property, or protecting human life it would be your duty
to return a verdict of guilty.]
b) [(a/an) [ambulance] [rescue squad emergency medical services
vehicle] [equipment or apparatus used for emergency medical
services] it would be your duty to return a verdict of guilty.]
However, if you do not so find or have a reasonable doubt as to one or more
of these things, it would be your duty to return a verdict of not guilty.
History
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 223.70 (June 2018). N.C. Gen Stat. §14-160.3(1). Prepared by the North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges' Committee on Pattern Jury Instructions, assisted by the UNC School of Government; published by the School of Government.
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-24
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