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14-2255. Possession of an explosive by a prisoner; essential elements.

            For you to find the defendant guilty of possession of an explosive by a prisoner [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 was in custody or confinement² at __________________³;

            2.         The defendant was in possession⁴ of [__________________ (name of explosive)⁵].

                  [OR]

A __________________ (name of substance) is an explosive substance if it is a chemical compound or mixture, the primary purpose of which is to explode]⁶;

            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.         If there is a question of fact involving the lawfulness of the custody or confinement, an appropriate instruction must be prepared.

            3.         Identify the place of custody or confinement.

            4.         Use UJI 14-130 if possession is in issue.

            5.         Insert the name of the explosive. Use this alternative only if it is an explosive specifically listed in Section 30-7-18 NMSA 1978.

            6.         This alternative is given only if the item possessed is not specifically listed in Section 30-7-18 NMSA 1978.

[Approved, effective February 1, 2000.]