Wis JI-Criminal 1813

Statutory Definition of the Crime

Section 946.645 of the Criminal Code of Wisconsin is violated by one who (pickets)

(parades) (demonstrates) at or near the residence of a judge with the intent to (interfere

with, obstruct, or impede the administration of justice) (influence the judge in the discharge

of his or her duty).

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 engaged in (picketing) (parading) (demonstrating).

2. The defendant (picketed) (paraded) (demonstrated) at or near a residence occupied

or used by a judge.

“Judge” means a person who currently is or who formerly was a supreme court

justice, court of appeals judge, circuit court judge, municipal judge, tribal judge,

temporary or permanent reserve judge, or circuit, supplemental, or municipal court

commissioner.1

3. The defendant (picketed) (paraded) (demonstrated) with the intent to (interfere

with, obstruct, or impede the administration of justice) (influence the judge in the

discharge of his or her duty).

“With intent to” means that the defendant acted with the purpose to (interfere

with, obstruct, or impede the administration of justice) (influence the judge in the

discharge of his or her duty), or was aware that (his) (her) conduct was practically

certain to cause that result.2

Deciding About Intent

You cannot look into a person’s mind to find intent. Intent 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 intent.

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.