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Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses - cited by 5,980 documents
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14-1403. Criminal trespass; damage; essential elements.
For you to find the defendant guilty of criminal trespass [as charged in Count __________]1, the state must prove to your satisfaction beyond a reasonable doubt each of the following elements of the crime:
1. The defendant entered __________________ (identify lands or structure entered) without permission; [the least intrusion constitutes an entry;]2
2. The defendant [damaged]3 [destroyed] __________________ (identify part of realty or improvements (e.g. buildings, trees));
3. This happened in New Mexico on or about the __________ day of ______________, __________.
USE NOTES
1. Insert the count number if more than one count is charged.
2. Use bracketed phrase if entry is in issue.
3. Use only the applicable alternative.
Statutory reference. — Section 30-14-1C NMSA 1978.