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Wis JI-Criminal 1418
Molotov Cocktails (Firebombs): Manufacture, Sale, Offer to Sell, Gift or Transfer
Statutory Definition of the Crime
Section 943.06 of the Criminal Code of Wisconsin is violated by one who
manufactures, sells, offers for sale, gives, or transfers a firebomb.
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 defendant
(manufactured) (sold) (offered for sale) (gave) (transferred) a firebomb. 2
"Firebomb" means a breakable container containing a flammable liquid with a flash
point of 150 degrees Fahrenheit or less, having a wick or similar device capable of being
ignited. The term "firebomb" does not mean a device commercially manufactured
primarily for the purpose of illumination. 3
["Transfer" means any transaction involving a change in possession of a firebomb or
a change of right, title, or interest to or in a firebomb.] 4
Jury's Decision
If you are satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant (manufactured)
(sold) (offered for sale) (gave) (transferred) a firebomb, you should find the
defendant guilty.
If you are not so satisfied, you must find the defendant not guilty.
History
Wis JI-Criminal 1418 (2008). Release No. 46, 5/2008. ©2008, 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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