UJI 14-1646 NMRA
UJI 14-1646. Insurance; false claims or proof of loss; essential elements.
For you to find the defendant guilty of making a [false claim]1 [false proof of loss]1 [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 [presented]3 [or] [caused to be presented] [a false or fraudulent
claim]1 [any proof in support of a false or fraudulent claim for payment of loss under
an insurance policy];
2. The [claim] [proof in support of a claim for payment] was made for the purpose of
obtaining any money or benefit;
3. The defendant [knew the statement to be untrue]2 [or] [acted with reckless
disregard of the truth];
4. This happened in New Mexico on or about the ______ day of
__________________, ______.