Wis JI-Criminal 2141

Statutory Definition of the Crime

Section 948.10 of the Criminal Code of Wisconsin is violated by one who causes a

child to expose genitals, pubic area, or intimate parts for the purpose of sexual arousal or

sexual gratification.

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] [four] 1

elements were present.

Elements of the Crime That the State Must Prove

1. The defendant caused (name of child) to expose (genitals) (pubic area) (name

intimate part). 2

"Expose" means to exhibit to the view of another person.

2. The defendant caused (name of child) to expose (genitals) (pubic area) (name

intimate part) for the purpose of the defendant's sexual arousal or sexual

gratification. 3

3. (Name of child) was under the age of 18 years at the time of the alleged offense.

Knowledge of (name of child) 's age by the defendant is not required 4 and

mistake regarding (name of child) 's age is not a defense. 5 That the defendant

had attained the age of 18 at the time of the alleged incident.]

ADD ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IF THE FELONY OFFENSE IS

CHARGED. 6

[4. The defendant had attained the age of 17 years when the alleged offense

occurred. 7]

[4. The defendant had attained the age of 17 years but not the age of 19 years at the

time of the alleged offense and was more than 4 years older 8 than (name of

child) .]

Jury's Decision

If you are satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that all [three] [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.