OUJI-CR 4-48

ENCOURAGING STREET GANG ACTIVITY - ELEMENTS

No person may be convicted of encouraging street gang activity unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

First, knowingly/willfully;

Second, caused/aided/abetted/encouraged/solicited/ recruited;

Third, a child under eighteen (18) years old;

Fourth, to participate/join/associate with any criminal street gang/(gang member);

Fifth, for the purpose of committing [Specify Alleged Criminal Act(s)].

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. Supp. 1995, § 856(D).