OUJI-CR 6-49

RESISTING A PEACE OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER - DEFINITIONS

Executive Officer - An officer in the executive branch of government.

Reference: Spivey v. State, 69 Okl. Cr. 397, 104 P.2d 263 (1940).

Force - Act of aggression by one in resistance of interference with an officer.

References: Reams v. State, 551 P.2d 1168 (Okl. Cr. 1976); Cummins v. State, 6 Okl. Cr. 180, 117 P. 1099 (1911).

Knowingly - Personally aware of the facts.

Reference: 21 O.S. 1991, § 96.

Resisting - Opposing actively; withstanding; to be firm against proposed action.

Reference: American Heritage Dictionary 1106 (1969).

Violence - Physical force exerted for the purpose of damaging or abusing.

Reference: American Heritage Dictionary 1431 (1969).