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Wis JI-Criminal 1318
Interference with Fire Fighting
Statutory Definition of the Crime
Interference with fire fighting, as defined in § 941.12(1) of the Criminal Code of
Wisconsin, is committed by one who intentionally interferes with the lawful efforts of fire
fighters to extinguish a fire.
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 three elements
were present.
Elements of the Crime That the State Must Prove
1. The defendant interfered with the lawful efforts of fire fighters to extinguish a fire.
2. The defendant intentionally interfered with the lawful efforts of fire fighters to
extinguish a fire.
"Intentionally" requires that the defendant acted with the mental purpose 1 to
interfere with the lawful efforts of fire fighters to extinguish a fire.
3. The defendant knew that (he) (she) was interfering with the lawful efforts of fire
fighters to extinguish a fire. 2
Deciding About Intent and Knowledge
You cannot look into a person's mind to find intent and 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.
Jury's Decision
If you are satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that all three 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.
History
Wis JI-Criminal 1318 (2007). Release No. 45, 5/2007. © 2007, Regents, Univ. of Wis. Prepared by the Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions Committee of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference with the University of Wisconsin Law School; posted by the Wisconsin State Law Library with the University's permission.
Provenance
- Source
- wilawlibrary.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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