Wis JI-Criminal 1343C

Statutory Definition of the Crime

Section 941.2905 of the Criminal Code of Wisconsin is violated by a person who

intentionally furnishes, purchases, or possesses a firearm for another person, knowing

that the other person has been convicted of a felony. 1

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 intentionally [furnished] 2 [purchased] [possessed] a firearm

for (name of felon).

“Firearm” means a weapon which acts by the force of gunpowder. 3 [It is not

necessary that the firearm was loaded or capable of being fired.] 4

[“Possessed” means that the defendant knowingly had actual physical control

of the firearm.] 5

2. (Name of felon) had been convicted of a felony before (date of offense). 6

[(Name of felony) is a felony in Wisconsin.] 7

3. The defendant knew that the object was a firearm and knew that (name of

felon) had been convicted of a felony. 8

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.