OUJI-CR 3-6

BRIBERY OF ADJUDICATORY OFFICIAL - 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, offering/giving/promising;

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

Third, to a/n (judicial officer)/juror/referee/arbitrator/umpire/assessor)/ (person authorized by law/[agreement of the parties] to hear/determine a controversy);

Fourth, known by defendant(s) to be a/n (judicial officer)/juror/referee/ arbitrator/umpire/assessor)/(person authorized by law/[agreement of the parties] to hear/determine a controversy);

Fifth, with intent to influence his/her vote/opinion/decision.

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. 1991, § 383.