Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-731
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-731, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 21, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 21,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Excusable homicide, what is
Official statutory text
Homicide is excusable in the following cases:
1. When committed by accident and misfortune in doing any
lawful act, by lawful means, with usual and ordinary caution, and
without any unlawful intent.
2. When committed by accident and misfortune in the heat of
passion, upon any sudden and sufficient provocation, or upon a
sudden combat provided that no undue advantage is taken, nor any
dangerous weapon used, and that the killing is not done in a cruel
or unusual manner.
1. When committed by accident and misfortune in doing any
lawful act, by lawful means, with usual and ordinary caution, and
without any unlawful intent.
2. When committed by accident and misfortune in the heat of
passion, upon any sudden and sufficient provocation, or upon a
sudden combat provided that no undue advantage is taken, nor any
dangerous weapon used, and that the killing is not done in a cruel
or unusual manner.
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