Oklahoma Criminal Jury Instructions
CHAPTER 8 DEFENSES
I. DEFENSE OF SELF-DEFENSE

8-45 Introduction

Evidence has been introduced of self-defense as a defense to the charge that the defendant has committed the crime of [Crime Charged in Information/Indictment].

Notes on Use

This instruction is simply an introductory instruction to be used when the defendant is using self-defense as a defense to the charge. This instruction is for use whether the defendant is claiming justifiable homicide, section 733, or justifiable use of nondeadly force, section 643(3).

 

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