OUJI-CR 4-5

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, USE OF VEHICLE

(DRIVE BY SHOOTING) - ELEMENTS

No person may be convicted of use of a vehicle to facilitate the discharge of a firearm/crossbow/weapon unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

First, use of any vehicle;

Second, to facilitate the intentional discharge;

Third, of any firearm/crossbow/weapon;

Fourth, in the conscious disregard for the safety of any other person or persons.

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. Supp. 2005, § 652(B).

Notes on Use

It is the Committee's view that the terms used in this instruction are understandable to a jury and that further definition is not necessary.

If the victim was an unborn child, the court should also give OUJI-CR 4-57, infra, and, if appropriate, OUJI-CR 4-57A or 4-57B, or both. 

2006 SUPPLEMENT