7th CIRCUIT FEDERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1999
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Title 18 Offenses (18 USC 2114 - 18 USC 2313)

        186    Assault With Intent To Rob Any Mail Matter Or Money Or Other Property Of The United States -- Elements (18 USC 2114)
        187    Robbery Of Mail Matter Or Money Or Other Property Of The United States--Elements (18 USC 2114)
        188    Aggravated Assault With Intent To Rob Any Mail Matter Or Money Or Other Property Of The United States--Elements (18 USC 2114)
        189    Aggravated Robbery Of Mail Matter Or Money Or Other Property Of The United States--Elements (18 USC 2114)
        190    Possession Of Stolen Mail Matter Or Money Or Other Property Of The United States--Elements (18 USC 2114(b))
        191    Sexual Abuse By Threat--Elements (18 USC 2242(1))
        192    Sexual Abuse--Incapacitated Victim--Elements (18 USC 2242(2))
        193    Sexual Abuse Of Minor--Elements (18 USC 2243(a))
        194    Crossing State Line With Intent To Engage In Sexual Act With Minor--Elements (18 USC 2243(a))
        195    Defense Of Reasonable Belief Of Minor's Age (18 USC 2243(c)(1))
        196    Sexual Abuse Of Person In Official Detention--Elements (18 USC 2243(b))
        197    Definition Of "Official Detention" (18 USC 2243(b))
        198    Abusive Sexual Contact – Elements (18 USC 2244(a))
        199    Abusive Sexual Contact--Incapacitated Victim--Elements (18 USC 2244(a))
        200    Abusive Sexual Contact Without Permission--Elements (18 USC 2244(b))
        201    Definition Of "Sexual Act" (18 USC 2246(2))
        202    Definition Of "Sexual Contact" (18 USC 2246(3))
        203    Transportation Of Stolen Vehicle --Elements (18 US.C 2312)
        204    Definition Of Interstate Commerce (18 USC 2312)
        205    Definition Of Stolen (18 USC 2312)
        206    Sale Or Receipt Of Stolen Vehicles--Elements (18 USC 2313)
        207    Definition Of Stolen (18 USC 2313)
        208    Definition Of Interstate And Foreign Commerce (18 USC 2313)

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[186] Assault With Intent to Rob Any Mail Matter or Money or Other Property of the United States--Elements

(18 USC 2114) 

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To sustain the charge of assault with intent to rob [any mail matter; money or other property of the United States], the government must prove the following propositions:

First, the defendant assaulted the person of another having lawful [charge; control; custody] of [any mail matter; money or other property of the United States]; and,

Second, while committing the assault the defendant intended to rob or steal such [mail matter; money or other property of the United States].

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that either of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

Committee Comment

This and the succeeding three instructions apply to the four offenses defined in 18 USC 2114: (1) assault with the intent to rob mail matter, money or other property of the United States; (2) robbery of such property; (3) aggravated assault with intent to rob such property; and (4) aggravated robbery of such property.

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[187] Robbery of Mail Matter or Money or Other Property of the United States--Elements

(18 USC 2114) 

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To sustain the charge of robbery of mail matter or other property of the United States, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, the defendant took [mail matter; money or other property of the United States] from the person or presence of another having lawful [charge; control; custody] of the [mail matter; money; property]; and,

Second, the defendant took such [mail matter; money or other property of the United States] by means of force and violence, or by means of intimidation.

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that either of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

Committee Comment

See Comment to 18 USC 2114, Assault With Intent to Rob Any Mail Matter or Money or Other Property of the United States, supra.

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 [188] Aggravated Assault With Intent to Rob Any Mail Matter or Money or Other Property of the United States--Elements

(18 USC 2114)

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To sustain the charge of aggravated assault with intent to rob [any mail matter; money or other property of the United States], the government must prove the following propositions:

First, the defendant assaulted the person of another having lawful [charge; control; custody] of [any mail matter; money or other property of the United States];

Second, at the time charged in the indictment, the defendant intended to rob or steal such [mail matter; money or other property of the United States]; and,

Third, in committing or attempting to commit such robbery, the defendant [wounded (name person having charge, control or custody) over (describe property); put (name of person) life in jeopardy by use of a dangerous weapon].

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

Committee Comment

See Comment to 18 USC 2114, Assault With Intent to Rob Any Mail Matter or Money or Other Property of the United States, supra.

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[189] Aggravated Robbery of Mail Matter or Money or Other Property of the United States--Elements

(18 USC 2114) 

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To sustain the charge of aggravated robbery of [mail matter; money or other property of the United States], the government must prove the following propositions:

First, the defendant took [mail matter; money or other property of the United States] from the person or presence of another having lawful [charge; control; custody] of the [mail matter; money; property];

Second, the defendant took such [mail matter; money or other property of the United States] by means of force and violence, or by means of intimidation; and,

Third, in committing or attempting to commit such robbery, the defendant [wounded (name of person having charge, control or custody) over (describe property; put (name of person)'s life in jeopardy by use of a dangerous weapon].

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

Committee Comment

See Comment to 18 USC 2114, Assault With Intent to Rob Any Mail Matter or Money or Other Property of the United States, supra.

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 [190] Possession of Stolen Mail Matter or Money or Other Property of the United States--Elements

(18 U.S.C. 2114(b))

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To sustain the charge of possession of stolen [mail] [money of the United States] [property of the United States], the government must prove the following propositions:

First, the defendant [received; possessed; concealed; disposed of] [mail; money of the United States; property of the United States];

Second, the [mail; money of the United States; property of the United States] had been obtained by [assault; robbery];

Third, the defendant knew that the [mail; money of the United States; property of the United States] had been unlawfully obtained;

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

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[191] Sexual Abuse by Threat--Elements

(18 USC 2242(1)) 

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To sustain the charge of sexual abuse, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, that the defendant knowingly caused [name of victim] to engage in a sexual act;

Second, that the defendant did so by threatening [name of victim] or placing [name of victim] in fear; and

Third, that the defendant's actions took place [within the special maritime jurisdiction of the United States] [within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States] [in a Federal prison].

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any one of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

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[192] Sexual Abuse--Incapacitated Victim--Elements

(18 USC 2242(2)) 

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To sustain the charge of sexual abuse, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, that the defendant knowingly engaged in a sexual act with [name of victim];

Second, [name of victim] was [incapable of recognizing the nature of the conduct] [physically incapable of declining participation in, or communicating unwillingness to engage in that sexual act]; and

Third, that the defendant's actions took place [within the special maritime jurisdiction of the United States] [within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States] [in a Federal prison].

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any one of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

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[193] Sexual Abuse of Minor--Elements

(18 USC 2243(a)) 

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To sustain the charge of sexual abuse, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, that the defendant knowingly engaged in a sexual act with [name of victim] ;

Second, [name of victim] had reached the age of twelve years but had not yet reached the age of sixteen years; and

Third, [name of victim] was at least four years younger than the defendant.

Fourth, that the defendant's actions took place [within the special maritime jurisdiction of the United States] [within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States] [in a Federal prison].

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any one of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

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[194] Crossing State Line With Intent to Engage in Sexual Act With Minor--Elements

(18 USC 2243(a)) 

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To sustain the charge of sexual abuse, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, that the defendant crossed a state line with intent to engage in a sexual act with [name of victim];

Second, [name of victim] had reached the age of twelve years but had not yet reached the age of sixteen years; and

Third, [name of victim] was at least four years younger than the defendant.

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any one of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

Committee Comment

It is not necessary for the government to prove that a criminal sexual act was the sole purpose for a defendant traveling from one state to another, but the government must prove that it was a dominant purpose, as opposed to an incidental one. A person may have more than one dominant purpose for traveling across a state line. United States v. Vang, 128 F.3d 1065, 1070-72 (7th Cir. 1997) (interpreting 18 USC 2423(b)).

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 [195] Defense of Reasonable Belief of Minor's Age

(18 USC 2243(c)(1))

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It is a defense to the charge of sexual abuse of a minor that the defendant reasonably believed that [name of victim] had attained the age of 16 years. The defendant has the burden of proving that it is more probably true than not true that he reasonably believed that [name of victim] had attained the age of 16 years.

If you find that the defendant reasonably believed that [name of victim] had attained the age of 16 years, you must find the defendant not guilty.

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 [196] Sexual Abuse of Person in Official Detention--Elements

(18 USC 2243(b))

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To sustain the charge of sexual abuse, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, the defendant knowingly engaged in a sexual act with [name of victim];

Second, at the time, [name of victim] was in official detention at the [name of institution];

Third, at the time, [name of victim] was under the custodial, supervisory or disciplinary authority of the defendant.

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any one of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

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[197] Definition of "Official Detention"

(18 USC 2243(b)) 

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As used in these instructions, the term "official detention" means detention [custody] by [under the direction of] a Federal officer or employee, following [arrest] [surrender in lieu of arrest] [a charge or conviction of an offense].

Committee Comment

The Committee has selected the most frequently charged types of "official detention." The statute contains a more exhaustive list which should be consulted in particular cases.

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[198] Abusive Sexual Contact–Elements

(18 USC 2244(a)) 

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To sustain the charge of abusive sexual contact, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, that the defendant knowingly [engaged in] [caused] sexual contact with [name of victim];

Second, that the defendant did so by threatening [name of victim] or placing [name of victim] in fear; and

Third, that the defendant's actions took place [within the special maritime jurisdiction of the United States] [within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States] [in a Federal prison].

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any one of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

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[199] Abusive Sexual Contact--Incapacitated Victim--Elements

(18 USC 2244(a)) 

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To sustain the charge of abusive sexual contact, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, that the defendant knowingly [engaged in] [caused] sexual contact with [name of victim];

Second, [name of victim] was [incapable of recognizing the nature of the conduct] [physically incapable of declining participation in, or communicating unwillingness to engage in that sexual act]; and

Third, that the defendant's actions took place [within the special maritime jurisdiction of the United States] [within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States] [in a Federal prison].

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any one of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

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[200] Abusive Sexual Contact Without Permission--Elements

(18 USC 2244(b))

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To sustain the charge of abusive sexual contact, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, the defendant knowingly had sexual contact with [name of victim] at [name of institution], and

Second, the sexual contact was without [name of victim]'s permission.

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any one of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

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[201] Definition of "Sexual Act"

(18 USC 2246(2)) 

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As used in these instructions, the term "sexual act" means:

- [penetration, however slight, of the [vulva] [anus] by the penis]

- [contact between the mouth and the {penis} {vulva} {anus}]

- [penetration, however slight, of the {anal} {genital} opening of another by {a hand} {a finger} {any object} with an intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade, arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person]

- [the intentional touching, not through the clothing, of the genitalia of another person who has not attained the age of 16 years with an intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade, arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person].

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[202] Definition of "Sexual Contact"

(18 USC 2246(3)) 

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As used in these instructions, the term "sexual contact" means the intentional touching, either directly or through the clothing, of the genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks of any person with an intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade, or to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.

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[203] Transportation of Stolen Vehicle --Elements

(18 USC 2312) 

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To sustain the charge of transporting a stolen [car; truck; motorcycle; airplane; helicopter] in [interstate; foreign] commerce, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, the (describe vehicle charged in the indictment) was stolen;

Second, the defendant transported the (describe vehicle charged in the indictment) in [interstate; foreign] commerce; and

Third, the defendant knew at the time that the (describe vehicle charged in the indictment) was stolen.

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

[NOTE: Choose appropriate terms contained in brackets.]

Committee Comment

The statute uses the terms "motor vehicle" and "aircraft" in describing the articles to which the transportation prohibition pertains. Rather than using the statutory terms, we suggest using a generic description of the vehicle which is the subject of the prosecution.

To constitute a "motor vehicle," the vehicle must be self-propelled. 18 USC 2311. Thus, a trailer, without the capability of self-propulsion and absent a tractor to pull it, would not fall within the proscription of the transportation prohibition. In this instance, however, the trailer could constitute a "good" for the purpose of 18 U.S.C. 2315. On the other hand, if the trailer were connected to a tractor or other vehicle capable of self- propulsion, both vehicles would be subject to a single charge of unlawful transportation. United States v. Kidding, 560 F.2d 1303, 1308 (7th Cir.), cert. Denied sub nom. Brown v. United States, 434 U.S. 872 (1977).

To fall within the meaning of the term "aircraft," the vehicle must be capable of air navigation. 18 USC 2311.

The statute also uses the phrase "transports in interestate or foreign commerce" and the term "stolen." We believe both are proper subjects for independent instructions.

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[204] Definition of Interstate Commerce

(18 USC 2312) 

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The term interstate commerce means movement across state lines. (The term foreign commerce means movement in or out of the United States.)

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 [205] Definition of Stolen

(18 USC 2312)

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The word "stolen" as used in these instructions means any taking with the intent to deprive the owner of his rights and benefits of ownership. [The taking may be accomplished through the seizure of the (here describe vehicle) or through the use of false pretenses, trickery, or misrepresentation in obtaining possession.] [It is not necessary, however, that the taking be initially unlawful. Even if possession is first acquired lawfully, the taking falls within the meaning of "stolen" if the defendant thereafter forms the intent to deprive the owner of his ownership interests.]

Committee Comment

Use bracketed material only when necessary.

The meaning of the word "stolen" was, in part, resolved by the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Turley, 352 U.S. 407, 417 (1957). There, the Court found that the term included all takings performed with the intent to deprive the owner of the rights and benefits of ownership regardless of whether the initial taking was authorized. Thus, the statute proscribes the transportation of a vehicle in interstate or foreign commerce which initially was obtained by lawful means, such as through a rental contract, and thereafter converted entirely to the defendant's use without the permission of the owner, United States v. Baker, 429 F.2d 1344, 1346 (7th Cir.1970), or which was obtained unlawfully through the use of a bogus check or stolen credit card in purportedly purchasing or renting the vehicle, United States v. Ellis, 428 F.2d 818, 820 (8th Cir.1970).

The taking does not need to be done with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the vehicle. United States v. Bruton, 414 F.2d 905, 908 (8th Cir.1969). It is enough that the defendant intends to use the vehicle as long as it serves his convenience and thereafter intends to abandon it or dispose of it. United States v. Dillinger, 341 F.2d 696, 697-98 (4th Cir. 1965). See also United States v. Epperson, 451 F.2d 178, 179 (9th Cir.1971) (intent to permanently deprive owner of ownership interest not an element of the offense); United States v. Berlin, 472 F.2d 13, 14 n. 2 (9th Cir.1973) (defendant must have intent to permanently or temporarily deprive the owner of the rights and benefits of ownership).

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[206] Sale or Receipt of Stolen Vehicles--Elements

(18 USC 2313) 

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To sustain the charge of [selling; possessing; receiving; concealing; disposing of] a stolen [car; truck; motorcycle; airplane; helicopter] in [interstate; foreign] commerce, the government must prove the following propositions:

First, the (here describe the vehicle charged in the indictment) was stolen;

Second, after the (here describe the vehicle charged in the indictment) was stolen, it was moved across a [state line; United States border];

Third, the defendant [sold; possessed; received; concealed; disposed of] the (here describe the vehicle charged in the indictment); and

Fourth, at the time the defendant [sold; possessed; received; concealed; disposed of] the (here describe the vehicle charged in the indictment), the defendant knew that it had been stolen.

If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each of these propositions has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant guilty.

If, on the other hand, you find from your consideration of all the evidence that any of these propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then you should find the defendant not guilty.

Committee Comment

See Comment to 18 USC 2312, supra.

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[207] Definition of Stolen (18 USC 2313) 

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Committee Comment

See Instruction for Transportation Of Stolen Vehicle --Elements (18 US.C 2312), supra.

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[208] Definition of Interstate and Foreign Commerce

(18 USC 2313) 

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Committee Comment

This instruction was eliminated, as a result of a 1984 change in the "interstate commerce" element of section 2313.