OUJI-CR 5-38

FALSE PRETENSE (FELONY, SECTION 1541.2) - ELEMENTS

No person may be convicted of false pretense unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

First, obtained title;

Second, to money/property/(a valuable thing);

Third, of another;

Fourth, valued (less than $1,000)/($1,000-$2,499.99)/($2,500-$14,999.99/($15,000 or more);

Fifth, by means of a (trick or deception)/(false representation)/ (confidence game)/(false check)/(false written/printed/ engraved instrument)/ (spurious coin);

Sixth, known by the defendant to be false/spurious/(a trick or deception);

Seventh, with intent to cheat and defraud.

(2019 Supp.)