UJI 14-311 NMRA
UJI 14-311. Aggravated assault; attempted battery with intent to commit a violent felony; essential elements.
For you to find the defendant guilty of aggravated assault with intent to [kill] [or]1
[commit __________2] [as charged in Count __________]3, the state must prove to your
satisfaction beyond a reasonable doubt each of the following elements of the crime:
1. The defendant intended to commit the crime of battery against __________
(name of victim) by __________4;
A battery consists of intentionally touching or applying force in a rude, insolent or
angry manner5.
2. The defendant began to do an act which constituted a substantial part of the
battery but failed to commit the battery;
3. The defendant also intended to [kill] [or]1 [commit __________2] on __________
(name of victim);
4. This happened in New Mexico on or about the ___ day of __________, ______.