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14-1688. Fraudulent signing of credit cards or sales slips; essential elements.

            For you to find the defendant guilty of fraudulently signing a [credit card]¹ [sales slip or agreement] [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 signed a [credit card³]¹ [sales slip or agreement³] with a name other than his own name;

            2.         The defendant was not authorized to use the credit card;

            3.         The defendant intended to deceive or cheat;

            4.         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" or "sales slip or agreement," the statutory definition set forth in Section 30-16-25 NMSA 1978 is to be given.