SMITH, Judge.
Defendant, Bambi Jo Etchells, appeals her conviction by a jury of introducing contraband in the first degree. We reverse and remand for a new trial.
Defendant contends that the trial court committed plain error by improperly instructing the jury on the definition of "knowingly." We agree.
The mental state of "knowingly" is an element of the crime of introducing contraband in the first degree. Section 18-8-203(1), C.R.S.1973 (1978 Repl...
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