Wis JI-Criminal 1232

Statutory Definition of the Crime

Battery to a juror, as defined in § 940.20(3) of the Criminal Code of Wisconsin, is

committed by one who intentionally causes bodily harm to a person without the consent of

that person because the person assented to a (verdict) (indictment).

State's Burden of Proof

Before you may find the defendant guilty of this offense, the State must prove by

evidence which satisfies you beyond a reasonable doubt that the following five elements

were present.

Elements of the Crime That the State Must Prove

1. The defendant caused bodily harm to (name of victim).

"Cause" means that the defendant's conduct was a substantial factor in

producing the bodily harm. 1

"Bodily harm" means physical pain or injury, illness, or any impairment of

physical condition. 2

2. The defendant intended to cause bodily harm to (name of victim).

The phrase "intent to cause bodily harm" means that the defendant had the

mental purpose to cause bodily harm to another human being or was aware that his

conduct was practically certain to cause bodily harm to another. 3

3. The defendant caused bodily harm without the consent of (name of victim).

4. The defendant knew that (name of victim) did not consent to the causing of bodily

harm. 4

5. The defendant caused such bodily harm to (name of victim) because (name of

victim) assented to a (verdict) (indictment).

Deciding About Intent and Knowledge

You cannot look into a person's mind to find intent or knowledge. Intent and knowledge

must be found, if found at all, from the defendant's acts, words, and statements, if any, and

from all the facts and circumstances in this case bearing upon intent and knowledge. 5

Jury's Decision

If you are satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that all five elements of this offense have

been proved, you should find the defendant guilty.

If you are not so satisfied, you must find the defendant not guilty.