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Wis JI-Criminal 1907
Unlawful Use of Telephone
Statutory Definition of the Crime
Unlawful use of telephone, as defined in § 947.012(2)(c) of the Criminal Code of
Wisconsin, is committed by one who makes repeated telephone calls, whether or not
conversation ensues, with intent solely to harass any person at the called number.
State's Burden of Proof
Before you may find the defendant guilty of this offense, the State must prove by
evidence which satisfies you to a reasonable certainty by evidence that is clear,
satisfactory and convincing that the following two elements were present.
Elements of the Offense That Must Be Proved
1. The defendant made repeated telephone calls.
This does not require that any conversation took place.
2. The defendant made repeated telephone calls with intent solely to harass 1 any
person at the called number.
"With intent solely to harass" means that the defendant acted with the mental
purpose to harass another person or was aware that his or her conduct was
practically certain to cause that result. 2
Jury's Decision
If you are satisfied by evidence that is clear, satisfactory and convincing 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 1907 (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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