OUJI-CR 7-5

(MISTREATMENT OF)/(INTERFERENCE WITH) POLICE

DOG/HORSE DURING COMMISSION OF CRIME - ELEMENTS

No person may be convicted of (mistreatment of)/(interference with) a police dog/horse during the commission of a misdemeanor/felony unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

First, knowingly;

Second, willfully;

Third, without lawful cause or justification;

Fourth, (striking/tormenting/(administering a nonpoisonous desensitizing substance to)/mistreating)/(interfering with the lawful performance of);

Fifth, a police dog/horse;

Sixth, owned/used by;

Seventh, a law enforcement agency [of a political subdivision] of the State;

Eighth, during the commission of a misdemeanor/felony.

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. Supp. 2014, § 649.1.