UJI 14-4507 NMRA
UJI 14-4507. Aggravated driving while under influence of alcohol or drugs and causing bodily injury; essential elements.1
For you to find the defendant guilty of aggravated driving while under the influence of
[intoxicating liquor] [or] [drugs] [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 operated a motor vehicle3;
2. At that time the defendant was under the influence of
[intoxicating liquor; that is, as a result of drinking such liquor the defendant
was less able to the slightest degree, either mentally or physically, or both, to
exercise the clear judgment and steady hand necessary to handle a vehicle
with safety to the person and the public;]4
[or]
[drugs to such a degree that the defendant was incapable of safely driving a
vehicle;]
3. The defendant caused painful temporary disfigurement or temporary loss or
impairment of the functions of any member or organ of ________ (set forth name of
victim);
4. This happened in New Mexico, on or about the ________ day of ____________,
________.