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Wis JI-Criminal 1783
Introducing a Firearm into an Institution
Statutory Definition of the Crime
Assisting escape, as defined in § 946.44(1m) of the Criminal Code of Wisconsin, is
committed by a person who intentionally introduces a firearm, 1 loaded or unloaded, into
an institution where prisoners are detained.
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 two elements
were present.
Elements of the Crime That the State Must Prove
1. The defendant introduced a firearm into an institution where prisoners 2 are
detained. A firearm is a weapon that acts by force of gunpowder. 3
2. The defendant acted intentionally. This requires that the defendant knew the
item was a firearm. 4
Deciding About Knowledge
You cannot look into a person's mind to find knowledge. 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 knowledge.
Jury's Decision
If you are satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that both 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 1783 (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
- Source
- wilawlibrary.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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