Oklahoma § 22-404 - Single offense to be charged - Different counts
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-404 — Single offense to be charged - Different counts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-404. Single offense to be charged - Different counts
The indictment or information must charge but one offense, but
where the same acts may constitute different offenses, or the proof
may be uncertain as to which of two or more offenses the accused may
be guilty of, the different offenses may be set forth in separate
counts in the same indictment or information and the accused may be
convicted of either offense, and the court or jury trying the cause
may find all or either of the persons guilty of either of the
offenses charged, and the same offense may be set forth in different
forms or degrees under different counts; and where the offense may
be committed by the use of different means, the means may be alleged
in the alternative in the same count.
R.L.1910, § 5741.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-404
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-404 cover?
Section 22-404 ("Single offense to be charged - Different counts") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 22-404?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-404 apply to my situation?
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