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Wis JI-Criminal 1789B
Tampering with a global positioning system tracking device - s.946.465(2)
Statutory Definition of the Crime
Tampering with a global positioning system tracking device, as defined in §
946.465(2) of the Criminal Code of Wisconsin, is violated by a person who, without the
authorization of the Department of Corrections, intentionally tampers with, or blocks,
diffuses, or prevents the clear reception of, a signal transmitted by, a global positioning
system tracking device or comparable technology that is provided under (§ 301.48) (§
301.49).
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 four elements
were present.
Elements of the Crime That the State Must Prove
1. The defendant (tampered with) (blocked, diffused, or prevented the clear reception
of a signal transmitted by) a global positioning system tracking device or
comparable technology.1
2. The defendant acted without the authorization of the Department of Corrections.
3. The device involved was a global positioning system tracking device or
comparable technology provided under §§ 301.48 or 301.49.2
4. The defendant acted intentionally. This requires that the defendant acted with the
mental purpose to (tamper with) (block, diffuse, or prevent the clear reception of
a signal transmitted by) the device, and knew that the device involved was a global
positioning system tracking device or comparable technology provided under §§
301.48 or 301.49.3
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 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 four 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 1789B (11/2025). Release No. 69. Wisconsin Court System, 11/2025. 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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