The defendant is charged [in Count ]  _________ with ____________<insert offense charged> while acting as an (officer/ [or] agent) of a corporation.

The People must prove that the defendant (personally committed/ was a direct participant in) the crime charged. The fact that the defendant is an (officer/ [or] agent) of the corporation is not sufficient by itself to support a finding of guilt.

<Alternative A—prosecution alleges only that defendant committed prohibited act personally>

[To prove that the defendant personally committed the crime charged, the People must prove that the defendant______________________
<insert description of conduct alleged in offense>.]

<Alternative B—prosecution alleges only that defendant had authority to control conduct of others>

[To prove that the defendant was a direct participant in the crime charged, the People must prove that:

1.      The defendant had the authority to  control ____________________                            
<insert description of conduct alleged in offense>;

[AND]

2.      The defendant (failed to/authorized/caused/permitted)
   ________________ <insert description of conduct alleged in
offense> (;/.)

<Alternative 3A: Give if offense alleged requires only knowledge or general criminal intent.>

[AND

3.      The defendant knew_________ <insert description of
knowledge about conduct alleged in offense>(;/.)

<Alternative 3B: Give if offense alleged requires specific intent.>