UT · jury_instructions
MUJI 2d CR1017
Open Container in a Motor Vehicle
(DEFENDANT'S NAME) is charged [in Count ____] with committing Open Container in a Motor Vehicle [on or about (DATE)]. You cannot convict [him] [her] of this offense unless, based on the evidence, you find beyond a reasonable doubt each of the following elements:
1. (DEFENDANT'S NAME);
2. Kept, carried, possessed, or transported, [or allowed another to keep, carry, possess or transport];
3. In the passenger compartment of a [motor vehicle,] [on a golf cart,] [on a motor assisted scooter,] [or on a class 2 electric assisted bicycle];
4. On any [highway] [or waters of the state];
5. Any container that contained an alcoholic beverage; and
6. The container had [been opened,] [its seal broken,] [or][the contents of the container partially consumed].
After you carefully consider all the evidence in this case, if you are convinced that each and every element has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt, then you must find the defendant GUILTY. On the other hand, if you are not convinced that each and every element has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt, then you must find the defendant NOT GUILTY.
Provenance
- Source
- legacy.utcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-22
- Edition
- 2026-08-21
- Content hash
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