OUJI-CR 3-4

BRIBERY OF LEGISLATOR - ELEMENTS (ALTERNATE)

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, attempting, either directly or indirectly;

Second, to influence the official action;

Third, of a legislator;

Fourth, known by the defendant(s) to be a Legislator;

Fifth, by menace, deceit, suppression of truth or any other corrupt means.

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. 1991, §§ 308, 318.