UJI 14-1643 NMRA
UJI 14-1643. Forgery; essential elements.
For you to find the defendant guilty of forgery [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 defendant2 [made up a false __________________ (name of writing)] [made
a false signature] [made a false endorsement] [changed a genuine
__________________ (name of writing) so that its effect was different from the original];
2. At the time, the defendant intended to injure, deceive or cheat
__________________ (name of victim) or another;
[3. The damage was over _____________________;]3
[4. The writing was a will, codicil, trust instrument, deed, mortgage, lien, or any other
instrument affecting the title to real property.]4
5. This happened in New Mexico on or about the __________ day of
______________, __________.