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14-1690. Fraudulent use of invalid, expired or revoked credit card; essential elements.

            For you to find the defendant guilty of fraudulent use of [an invalid] [an expired] [a revoked]¹ credit card [as charged in Count __________]², the state must prove to your satisfaction beyond a reasonable doubt each of the following elements of the crime:

            1.         The defendant used a credit card³ to obtain __________________ (describe money, goods or services obtained with the credit card);

            2.         These goods or services had a value [over _____________];⁴

            3.         At the time the defendant used the credit card, the credit card [was invalid] [had expired] [had been revoked]¹;

            4.         The defendant intended to deceive or cheat;

            5.         This happened in New Mexico on or about the __________ day of ______________, __________.

USE NOTES

            1.         Use applicable alternative.

            2.         Insert the count number if more than one count is charged.

            3.         If the jury requests a definition of "credit card," the statutory definition set forth in Section 30-16-25 NMSA 1978 is to be given.

            4.         See UJI 14-1602 NMRA for a definition of "market value."  Use this bracketed provision for goods and services if the value is over $250.  State whether the value of the merchandise at issue is "over $250," "over $500," "over $2,500," or "over $20,000."  If the charge is a petty misdemeanor ($250 or less), do not use this bracketed provision.

[As amended by Supreme Court Order No. 10-8300-039, effective December 31, 2010.]