14-1703. Negligent arson; essential elements.
For you to find the defendant guilty of negligent arson [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 recklessly2 [started a fire]3 [caused an explosion] on [his] [another's] property;
2. This act caused4
[the death of __________________ (name of victim)]3
[bodily injury to __________________ (name of victim)]
[the damage to another's building]
[the damage to another's __________________5]
[the destruction of another's building]
[the destruction of another's __________________5];
3. This happened in New Mexico on or about the __________ day of ______________, __________.
USE NOTES
1. Insert the count number if more than one count is charged.
2. See UJI 14-1704 for definition of "recklessly."
3. Use only applicable bracketed word or phrase.
4. UJI 14-1705 must also be used if causation is in issue.
5. Insert name or description of the appropriate occupied structure.