UJI 14-4509 NMRA
UJI 14-4509. Aggravated driving while under influence of alcohol or drugs; 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
[had an alcohol concentration of sixteen one-hundredths (.16) grams or more
in [one hundred milliliters of blood;]4 [or] [two hundred ten liters of breath;]]4
[OR]
[was under the influence of
[intoxicating liquor; that is, as a result of drinking 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]
and
[caused painful temporary disfigurement or temporary loss or impairment of
the functions of any member or organ of ______________ (set forth name of
victim);]
[or]
[refused to submit to chemical testing5.]]
3. This happened in New Mexico, on or about the ________ day of ____________,
________.