UJI 14-601 NMRA
UJI 14-601. Contributing to delinquency of minor; essential elements.
For you to find the defendant guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor [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 defendant ___________________________________________________;2
2. This [caused]3 [encouraged] __________________ (name of child) to:3
[commit the offense of __________________4]3
[OR]
[refuse to obey the reasonable and lawful commands or directions of
__________________ (name of child)’s3 (parent)3 (parents) (guardian) (custodian)
(teacher) (a person who had lawful authority over __________________ (name of
child))]3
[OR]
[conduct themselves in a manner] injurious to the (morals)3 (health) (welfare) (of
__________________ (name of child5)];3
3. __________________ (name of child)) was under the age of 18;
4. This happened in New Mexico on or about the __________ day of
______________, __________.