OUJI-CR 5-9A

ENDANGERMENT OF LIFE BY ARSON - ELEMENTS

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

First, endangering a human life;

Second, while in the commission of;

Third, [Set forth the elements of Arson in the First, Second, Third, or the Fourth Degree from OUJI-CR 5-2, 5-4, 5-7, 5-8, or 5-9];

[Fourth, and personal injury resulted].

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. Supp. 2000, § 1405.

Notes on Use

Under 21 O.S. Supp. 2000, § 1405, the punishment is enhanced if personal injury resulted. Accordingly, the court should include the Fourth Element if there is evidence presented of a personal injury resulting from the endangerment of a human life.

(2000 Supp.)