Oklahoma § 22-841 - Higher offense than charged, existence of - Jury
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-841 — Higher offense than charged, existence of - Jury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-841. Higher offense than charged, existence of - Jury
discharged.
If it appear by the testimony that the facts proved constitute
an offense of a higher nature than that charged in the indictment or
information, the court may direct the jury to be discharged, and all
proceedings on the indictment or information to be suspended, and
may order the defendant to be committed or continued on, or admitted
to bail, to answer any new indictment or information which may be
filed against him for the higher offense.
R.L.1910, § 5887.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-841
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-841 cover?
Section 22-841 ("Higher offense than charged, existence of - Jury") 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 § 22-841?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-841 apply to my situation?
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