OUJI-CR 3-19A

FALSE STATEMENT DURING INTERNAL INVESTIGATION - ELEMENTS

No person may be convicted of making a materially false statement during an internal investigation unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

First, knowingly;

Second, making;

Third, a materially false statement, either verbally or in writing;

Fourth, in the course of an internal State agency investigation;

Fifth, after being informed, in writing and prior to the interview, that providing a materially false statement shall subject the person to criminal prosecution.

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. 2011, § 281.

2012 SUPPLEMENT