Wis JI-Criminal 1920

Statutory Definition of the Crime

Bomb scare, as defined in section 947.015 of the Criminal Code of Wisconsin, is

committed by one who intentionally conveys or causes to be conveyed any threat or false

information, knowing such to be false, concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being

made or to be made to destroy any property by means of explosives.

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 intentionally (conveyed) (caused to be conveyed) (a threat)

(information) concerning an attempt or alleged attempt (being made) (to be

made) to destroy any property by means of explosives.

“Intentionally” means that the defendant must have had the mental purpose

to convey or cause to be conveyed (a threat) (information) concerning an attempt

or alleged attempt (being made) (to be made) to destroy property by means of

explosives. 1

FOR CASES INVOLVING A THREAT ADD THE FOLLOWING. 2

[A “threat” is an expression of intention to do harm and may be

communicated orally, in writing, or by conduct. This element requires

that a reasonable person making the threat would foresee that a

reasonable person would interpret the threat as a serious expression of

intent to do harm. It is not necessary that the person making the threat

have the ability to carry out the threat. You must consider all the

circumstances in making this determination.]

2. The (threat) (information) was false. 3

3. The defendant knew that the (threat) (information) was false. This requires only

that the defendant believed that the (threat) (information) was false. 4

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 the defendant’s 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 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.