OUJI-CR 4-117

SELF-MAIMING - ELEMENTS

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

First, infliction;

Second, upon oneself;

Third, of a disabling physical injury;

Fourth, with the intended purpose of avoiding any existing or anticipated legal duty.

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. 1991, § 752.