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OUJI-CR 4-147A

VERBAL ABUSE OF A PERSON ENTRUSTED TO ONE'S CARE - ELEMENTS

No person may be convicted of verbal abuse of a person entrusted to one's care unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

First, a caretaker;

[Second, verbally abused;

Third, another person who was entrusted to his/her care].

OR

[Second, knowingly caused/permitted another person who was entrusted to his/her care;

Third, to be verbally abused.]

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. 2011, § 843.2.

Committee Comments

For definitions of verbal abuse, caretaker, and vulnerable adults, see OUJI-CR 4-148, infra. The Committee did not include an option for “secure,” because it is covered by “cause”.

(2013 Supp.)

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