OK OUJI-CR 8-12. DEFENSE OF ANOTHER – DEFINITIONS

State: Oklahoma

Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions–Criminal (OUJI-CR)

OK OUJI-CR 8-12.  DEFENSE OF ANOTHER – DEFINITIONS

Bodily Harm – Any touching of a person against his/her will with physical force, in an intentional, hostile, and aggressive manner.

Deadly Force – Force intended or likely to cause death or great bodily injury.

Great Bodily Harm – Serious and severe bodily injury. Such injury must be of a greater degree than a mere battery.

Imminent Danger – Danger that is pressing, urgent or immediate.

Master – Male employer.

Mistress – Female employer.

Reasonably Safe Opportunity – An opportunity to retreat with complete safety.

Servant – Employee.

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