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14-2254. Possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner; essential elements.

            For you to find the defendant guilty of possession of a deadly weapon 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 a [__________________ (a deadly weapon)⁵].

            [OR]

The defendant possessed a __________________ (name of object). A __________________ (name of object) is as deadly weapon only if you find that if used as a weapon, a __________________ (name of object) could cause death or great bodily harm⁶]⁷;

            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 weapon. Use this alternative only if the deadly weapon is specifically listed in Section 30-1-12B NMSA 1978.

            6.         UJI 14-131, the definition of "great bodily harm", must also be given.

            7.         This alternative is given only if the instrument or object possessed is not specifically listed as a deadly weapon in Section 30-1-12B NMSA 1978.

[As amended, effective February 1, 2000.]