OK OUJI-CR 8-28. DEFENSE OF EXCUSABLE HOMICIDE – ACCIDENT AND MISFORTUNE – LAWFUL ACT

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Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions–Criminal (OUJI-CR)

OK OUJI-CR 8-28.  DEFENSE OF EXCUSABLE HOMICIDE – ACCIDENT AND MISFORTUNE – LAWFUL ACT

A homicide is excusable when committed by lawful means, with usual and ordinary caution, and without any unlawful intent, but occurs by accident and misfortune while doing some lawful act.

NOTE: Updated by LOSD, 10/24/17.