OUJI-CR 3-11

BRIBERY BY LEGISLATOR - ELEMENTS

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

First, (asking for)/receiving/(agreeing to receive);

Second, money/goods/(right in action)/property/(valuable thing);

Third, by a legislator;

Fourth, with intent to permit his/her official action to be influenced.

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. 1991, §§ 309, 318.