OUJI-CR 5-29

EMBEZZLEMENT 
BY PUBLIC OFFICER - ELEMENTS

No person may be convicted of embezzlement by public officer unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

First, the defendant is a [deputy/employee of a] county/state officer; and  

Second, the defendant diverted;

Third, any money appropriated by law;

Fourth, from the purpose and object of the appropriation;

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. Supp. 2004, § 1451(C).

(2005 Supp.)