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Wis JI-Criminal 1327
Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Intentionally Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle
Statutory Definition of the Crime
Endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon, as defined in § 941.20(3) of the
Criminal Code of Wisconsin, is committed by one who intentionally discharges a firearm
from a vehicle while on a highway1 at or toward (another person) (any building) (another
vehicle). 2
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 are
present.
Elements of the Crime That the State Must Prove
1. The defendant discharged a firearm from a vehicle 3 while on a highway. 4
The term "firearm" means a weapon that acts by the force of gunpowder. To
"discharge a firearm" simply means to shoot a gun. 5
2. The defendant shot the gun at or toward (another person) (a building) (another
vehicle). 6
3. The defendant shot the gun intentionally.
This requires that the defendant acted with the purpose to discharge the firearm
at or toward (another person) (a building) (another vehicle).
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 1327 (2005). Release No. 43, 5/2005. © 2005, 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
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- wilawlibrary.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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