LEE, Justice.
The People bring this appeal pursuant to section 16-12-102, C.R.S.1973 (1978 Repl. Vol. 8) upon a question of law. The People assert as error the trial court's instruction to the jury which made materiality an element of the crime of tampering with a witness. Section 18-8-605(1)(a), C.R.S.1973 (1978 Repl.Vol. 8). We agree with the People and therefore disapprove the instruction given by the trial court.
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